Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc Block 18 2016

Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc Block 18 2016

Saint Clair, 0,75 l - 13.00%
100% Sauvignon

HK$ 320.00
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New Zealand - New Zealand
White still

How to serve

Serve at:

08 - 10°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Young and Fresh White Wines
Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc Block 18 2016
This vineyard was originally an apple orchard growing the variety Snap. The very fertile and free draining soils of this site produce extremely healthy vines. This site produces intense blackcurrant and grapefruit flavours.

Colour

Pale straw with a slight green hue.

Bouquet

Passionfruit, grapefruit and lifted notes of blackcurrant.

Flavour

Fresh passionfruit and blackcurrant, with a salty minerality that leads to a lingering finish.

Pairing

An ideal match with vegetarian cuisine, fresh seafood or poultry.

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Fish
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Features

Name Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc Block 18 2016
Type White still
Classification N/A
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Sauvignon
Country New Zealand
Region New Zealand
Origin Blenheim (New Zealand)
Climate Cooler area, with a longer ripening season.
Soil composition Deep, fertile, even, free-draining, soils.
Vinification Directly after harvesting the fruit was transported to the winery and pressed off immediately to minimise skin contact and juice deterioration. After settling, the juice from each batch was fermented using a variety of selected yeast in 100 per cent stainless steel at cool temperatures to retain fruit flavour and freshness. After ferment the wine was stabilised and prepared for bottling. This batch was selected as a Pioneer Block wine due to its power and intensity of flavour.
pH 3.34
Residual sugars 2.90 gr/L
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing An ideal match with vegetarian cuisine, fresh seafood or poultry.

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Vintage

xtraWine
92/100 
2016
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2012
Saint Clair
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