Reviews & Ratings

2013 Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc "Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block"

Winery: Saint Clair

Vintage: 2013

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Marlborough

State or country: New Zealand

Price: $27

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: August 15, 2014

Wine Review: This pale straw colored Sauvignon Blanc from Saint Clair is impressive. It opens with a very fragrant ripe yellow grapefruit bouquet with a hint of lime. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, juicy and shows nice acidity. The flavor profile is ripe yellow grapefruit with notes of minerality and nectarine with a hint of lime. The finish is dry and its pleasant fruit flavors and acidity linger nicely after the wine is gone. This Sauvignon Blanc is perfect to sip poolside. I would serve it with broiled scallops. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Colour: Pale straw with a slight green hue. Aroma: A powerful bouquet of ripe grapefruit, passionfruit and blackcurrant. Palate: A lovely rich, mouth-watering salty palate with passionfruit, citrus and a hint of white currant which lingers on the senses. Cellaring: Drinking beautifully now and will be best enjoyed over the next two years. Food Match: Perfect on its own or well matched with salmon, mussels, or fresh vegetable dishes.

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