Saint Clair Saint Clair Pioneer Block 21 Sauv Blanc 2018

Colour: Pale straw. Aroma: Intense aromas of tropical fruits, grapefruit, blackcurrant and plenty of green capsicum and herbaceous notes. Palate: Intense and focused Sauvignon Blanc with blackcurrant and white peach, laced with green herb and subtle hints of salt, with a long, lingering finish.

The juice was pressed off immediately to minimize skin contact and juice deterioration following harvesting. After settling, the juice was fermented using a variety of selected yeast in 100 percent stainless steel at cool temperatures to retain fruit flavor and freshness. This batch was selected as a Pioneer Block wine due to its power and intensity of flavor. Region: The vineyard is located east of the Blenheim township, close to the sea, in the lower Wairau Valley. Terroir: Soils: Deep fertile, free draining soils. Topography: Flat. Climate: Slightly cooler than the rest of the Marlborough Valley, with a slower, longer ripening period.

Named Bell Block after Peter and Kath Campbell, owners of the vineyard where the fruit was produced for this intense and focused wine.