6 Bottles Set- Saint Clair Vicar's Choice Pinot Noir Marlborough New Zealand 2021 750ml

Story

Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson

 Neal and Judy have been viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. The grapes from their vineyard were originally supplied to local wine companies, however they wanted to showcase the quality they had achieved in their vineyards through to the finished wine as well. This desire is what led to the establishment of Saint Clair Family Estate in 1994.

The property where this vineyard is located was first settled by the Saint Clair family. Pioneer James Sinclair built one of the first homes in Blenheim, and was closely associated with the early development of the town. Over time, the name of the property reverted back to the original Saint Clair, which is where the Saint Clair name originated from.

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Serving Temperature

8-14 Celsius

Recommended Glass

Burgundy Red Glass

Tasting Notes

Colour:

Garnet red. 

Aroma:

Red berry fruit aromas of strawberries and raspberries with a slight herbal lift.

Palate:

Around full palate with loads of red berry fruit, dried thyme and spices.
A silky structure leads to a long savoury finish.

Ageing potential: 

Drinking well upon release this wine can be enjoyed young and will continue to mature and develop complexity for the next three to five years.

Food Pairings

A perfect match for smoked salmon with garlic crushed potatoes and a green bean salad.