St Clair Pioneer Block 1 Sauvignon Blanc

The 43 Degree vineyard is planted with vineyard rows running in an unusual angle of 43 degrees North East to South West. This results in more shade to the southerly aspect of each row thereby producing a slightly more herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc than other sites in Marlborough. Pale straw in colour. Crushed herb, blackcurrant bud, and passionfruit and gooseberry aromas. This Sauvignon Blanc is distinctively Marlborough with a fresh vibrant palate of passionfruit, gooseberry and crushed herb. Wonderfully full and rich with striking minerality leading to a long, lasting finish.

Neil and Judy Ibbotson have been involved in viticulture in Marlborough since 1979, pioneers of the local industry supplying fruit to wineries until forming the Saint Clair Estate in 1994. Saint Clair has vineyards across six different Marlborough terroirs – Rapaura, Awatere, Waihopai, Ure and Omaka Valleys plus Wairau central valley. Producing a stellar array of wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, aromatic whites, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah from the Reserve, Pioneer Block, Premium and Vicars Choice ranges, Saint Clair is recognised as producing one of the countries best examples of Sauvignon Blanc and has consistently been one of New Zealand’s best performing wineries on the international wine show circuit.