2021 St Clair Pioneer Block 15 Pinot Noir
Grape
Pinot Noir
Its Origins
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 closely associated with the early development of the town. Over time the name of the property reverted to the original Saint Clair. Saint Clair has developed six vineyards in different sites in Marlborough, including the Rapaura, Awatere, Waihopai and Omaka Valleys. Only superior fruit from the best locations for each individual variety is selected for the Saint Clair label.
What The Critics Say
Number 5 Pinot Noir and 5 Stars, Cuisine 2023 tasting
"Deeply coloured with black and red cherry aromas, lifted bright tomato-leaf characters and ‘stemmy’ whole-bunch aromas on the nose. The palate is bold with dark rich juicy fruit and chewy, yet silky, mouth-coating tannins alongside bright acid. A complex and intriguing pinot."
94/100 Cameron Douglas MS
"Great colour, intensity and varietal core of black currant and dark cherry, there’s a fine savoury quality and layers of oak and smoke adding complexity and power. Delicious on the palate with a mirror of fruit and wood flavours emerging quickly. Mouthfeel is built around the tannins and acid line with plenty of work for the palate to do to dissolve the tannins and get to the core flavours of fruit and spices with a savoury edge. Excellent balance and intensity with best drinking from 2025 through 2030+."
93/100 Bob Campbell MW
"Moderately concentrated wine with redcurrant, blackberry, cherry, anise and mixed spice flavours. Accessible pinot noir that is nicely structured with a pleasantly dry and lengthy finish 23 Feb 2024." Drink 2024 - 2030
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Region | Marlborough |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2030+ |
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