2022 Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

Saint Clair is named after James Sinclair, who was responsible for the first settlements in Blenheim, New Zealand, home of the winery in the South Island. Founded in 1978, the family business is one of the pioneers of viticulture in Marlborough. That is why the link with pioneer James Sinclair was quickly made. Saint Clair owns over 270 hectares of vineyards in Marlborough in the South Island and in Hawke's Bay in the North Island.

The Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is the top model of Saint Clair. Made in very small batches, the wine has achieved iconic status in many markets around the world and is regarded as New Zealand's most awarded Sauvignon Blanc.

The Sauvignon grapes for the Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc come from vineyards in the south of the Wairau Valley, New Zealand. The vineyards are close to the coast, which provides a lot of cooling. The difference in temperature between day and night is large. As a result, the grapes ripen slowly, which increases the flavor concentration. After harvesting, the grapes are pressed, avoiding contact with the skins as much as possible. The juice is cold fermented in stainless steel tanks to maintain maximum freshness.

In the glass, this great Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is typical lemon yellow. In the nose, the wine has expressive scents of red currant, passion fruit and green tones (black currant leaf, grass) and of course also citrus. In the nose, this is a rich wine with lots of passion fruit, papaya and melon, combined with a salty touch . Delicious with oysters and mussels.

FACT: In the Tab: Appendix you will find the official fact sheet of this fine wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount.