Saint Clair Family Estate
Lake Chalice The Falcon
2018
- Sustainable
About this winery
Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Grapes were originally supplied to local wine companies; however a desire to extend the quality achieved in the vineyard through to the finished wine led to the establishment of Saint Clair Family Estate in 1994. The Saint Clair name originates from the vineyard property, first settled by the Sinclair family. Pioneer James Sinclair built one of the first homes in Blenheim and was...
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Product notes
The majority of the fruit was harvested from our founding Falcon Vineyard in the Renwick region of the Wairau Valley. Age of the vines : 20-30 years
Production notes
Harvested between 21-28 March, 2018. 100% machine harvested. Fermented in oak. Aged in a mix of new and seasoned French oak for 8 months before bottling.
Tasting notes
Pale golden color. Aromas of toasted hazelnuts and brioche. On the palate, this wine demonstrates flavors of white stone fruit and toasted hazelnuts, with a rich and creamy palate, while balancing integrated wood and sustained acidity, all culminating in a long finish. Best served at 8-12C