Saint Clair Family Estate
Saint Clair, Origin Viognier, Hawke's Bay
2021
- Sustainable
- Vegan
$22.45
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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Production notes
Grapes were sourced from vineyards within the highly regarded Hawke’s Bay winegrowing district. The vigor moderating free-draining gravel is ideal for growing quality Viognier. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness, pressed off and settled. The juice was then transported to the Saint Clair winery in Marlborough where it was fermented in seasoned oak or stainless steel tanks with selected yeast.
Tasting notes
Colour: Pale straw. Aroma: Fragrant nectarine and apricot laced with impressions of spice. Palate: Rich and textural with flavours of apricot kernel and ripe green apple with savoury characters. The palate is silky and round with a subtle spice note on the finish. A perfect match for baked creamy pumpkin and chicken risotto.