Saint Clair Family Estate
Origin Pinot Noir Marlborough
2019
- Biodynamic
- Vegan
$23.95
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 soils of the southern valleys are a combination of clay and river alluvial deposits. Each vineyard is closely monitored, with tasting to determine when the flavor is optimal before harvest.
Production notes
Harvest in the morning freshness. The harvested grapes are kept cold for five days before fermentation. A yeast culture is used for alcoholic fermentation, stirring by hand 6-8 times a day. The must is pressed in a vat, decanted and drawn off. Aging in stainless steel vats and in new and used French oak barrels. After complete malolactic fermentation, the wine is assembled, lightly filtered and bottled.
Tasting notes
Deep garnet color. Aromas of ripe red cherries, cassis, raspberries, fragrant spicy notes & fresh coffee. Bright and spicy ripe red plum, red cherry and blackcurrant follow, with finely textured tannins. Paired well with a rack of lamb with garlic and rosemary accompanied by a salad of fresh lettuce and pistachios.