2024 St Clair Pioneer Block 12 Lone Gum Gewurtztraminer

93 Points Richard Caro
In stock
A very nice discount on this delicious off-dry Gewurtz from the masters of Marlborough whites, Saint Clair. Gold at the NZIWS. The Lone Gum is grown in the denser clay soils on Dog Point Road in the Omaka Valley. The result is a wine of delicate aromatics balanced with great depth of flavour and texture. A serious glass of wine at this discount price — grab this, Gewurtz lovers!
$18.99 in mixed 6+ or $20.99 per bottle

Grape

Gewurtztraminer

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

Top 10 and 5 Stars Cuisine NZ Other Whites Tasting 2024 (2023 vintage)

"Restrained but attractive on the nose with varietally appropriate turkish delight and dried spice coming through quietly. These characteristics are matched on the palate which is rich and creamy with plenty of well-balanced sweetness and an underlying precision."

93/100 Cameron Douglas MS (2023 vintage)

"Very expressive floral and fruit centric bouquet. Flavours of lychee nut and apple, lemon curd and tropical fruits. A silky texture touches the palate first with contrasting spice and acid line. Flavours of fresh white-fleshed fruits, some tropical, lemon verbena and a very light spritz note adds breadth and tickle on the palate. Balnaced, well made and ready to drnk from 2024 through 2029."

Variety Gewurztraminer
Region Marlborough
Closure Cap
Volume 750ml
Maturity 2024 - 2029

This Wine Goes Well With

with ASIAN FOOD
with CANAPES
with PORK

Taste

4

Awards

Cuisine Top 10

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