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| Drinking window: Drink between 2023 and 2024 (based on 31 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 80.8 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 4 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by KNNOngQW on 4/21/2024 & rated 88 points: Excellent price to value ratio.
Passion fruit, maybe some green apples, fresh acidity, a little cut grass (could do with more)
Drank 2/3, capped it back on and reopened on day 3. This wine was still as bright as in day 1!
This is one of those wines that will sufficiently accompany the dinner table. Nothing to boast about complexity, but still an excellent wine no less.
Execellent with sushi and sashimi which I had it with on both occasions.
Definitely will be a staple in my "daily drinker" collection. (71 views) | | | Tasted by canan on 3/13/2024 & rated 88 points: Very aromatic and true to its origin. (70 views) | | | Tasted by astifors on 2/20/2024 & rated 88 points: Fresh acidity, Apples. (130 views) |
| By Rebecca Gibb MW
Vinous, New Zealand Whites: The Great Divide (Apr 2023) (4/1/2023)
(Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc Vicar's Choice White) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Saint Clair Family Estate Producer website
#2 Top ‘Wineries for Value’ 2012: New Zealand - Wine Spectator
Neal & Judy in Vineyard LGE“Saint Clair now makes the country’s and perhaps the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc. Saint Clair has won more top awards for Sauvignon Blanc in recent years than any of the three or four hundred other local producers.” - Bob Campbell, Master of Wine
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.
Their Story
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.
The company’s mission is to create world-class wines that exceed their customers’ every expectation. Neal Ibbotson combines his extensive viticultural expertise plus Marlborough’s mix of climate and soils with the talent of one of New Zealand’s leading winemaking teams, led by Matt Thomson and Hamish Clark.
From 1994 when wines from the first vintage all won medals including gold, the name Saint Clair has been synonymous with quality and its award-winning record continues today. Top International accolades include the trophy to Matt Thomson of Saint Clair for White Winemaker of the Year at the London International Wine Challenge in September 2008, and the coveted trophy for Best New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2005. Saint Clair Family Estate also has the distinction of being the first New Zealand wine company to win major international trophies for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir in the same year.
Family Estate
Saint Clair Family Estate was founded by Neal and Judy Ibbotson and the next generation is also involved. Son Tony is responsible for the design of all Saint Clair’s packaging, promotional material and advertising. He owns a design consultancy business, the Creative Method, in Sydney. Tony designed the original Saint Clair labels back in 1994, when he was a student. He has been refining and expanding the range of Saint Clair labels ever since. Daughters Sarina and Julie both work within the business in sales and marketing after studying wine business marketing at Adelaide.
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