Saint Clair Pioneer Block 20 Sauv Blanc 2020

Colour: Pale straw. Aroma: Vibrant green capsicum, kaffir lime leaf and a herbal lift reminiscent of rosemary. Palate: Rich and full with ripe passionfruit and lime. The fresh citrus flavours combine with green herbal notes giving this wine amazing length.

The fruit was sourced from a single vineyard owned by the Register family on the fertile, free-draining soils of the lower Wairau Valley. The fruit was carefully monitored during ripening and harvested in the cool of the evening at maximum flavour maturity and physiological ripeness. The juice was pressed off immediately to minimize skin contact and juice deterioration following harvesting. After settling, the juice was fermented using carefully selected yeast in 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 and its fullness and balance.

Cash Block has its name derived from its vineyard owners, Hayden and Kerry Register.