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White
2011 Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block
Sauvignon Blanc
- New Zealand
- South Island
- Marlborough
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Community Tasting Notes 10
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Atwellian wrote: 91 points
January 27, 2015 - Clear gold. Spicy grapefruit nose. Lime, peach, primarily grapefruit. Hint of grass. Clean, smooth, sweet round citrus mouthfeel. Ei loved. Extremely good SB, at peak.
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Cellar Hand Likes this wine: 92 points
January 15, 2014 - Brilliant NZ Sauvignon Blanc as always! Clear lemony lime colour. Nose of grapefruit and some tropical nuances. Palate is clean med + acidity, bright citrus notes and great length.
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rbs1 wrote: 90 points
August 20, 2013 - Crisp, citric, almost pineapple. Nice persistent finish
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Amjn Likes this wine: 90 points
July 1, 2013 - Wow all of Saint Clair's select blocks are amazing expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. This snap block is an explosion of all those wonderful New Zealand tropical and gooseberry flavours. Great grapefruit and citrus on the finish blended with zippy key lime. The extreme fruitiness of this wine may feel like a drop of sweetness but with that perfect acidity it evens out.
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rbs1 Likes this wine: 89 points
June 17, 2013 - A light crisp herbal and citrus flavours, very scented with grapefruit and almost tangerine feel, finishing with persistence. Great alternative for warm climates
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By Gary Walsh
2/11/2013 (link)(Saint Clair Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
September/October 2012, IWC Issue #164 (link)(Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Marlborough) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
7/31/2012 (link)(Saint Clair, Pioneer Block 18 Snap Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough White) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type White
- Producer Saint Clair Family Estate
- Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
- Designation Pioneer Block 18
- Vineyard Snap Block
- Country New Zealand
- Region South Island
- SubRegion Marlborough
- Appellation Marlborough
- UPC Code 691136111366
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 9 (10%)
- Consumed 85 (90%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 4 votes
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- ProducerSaint Clair Family Estate
- VarietySauvignon Blanc
- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionSouth Island
- SubRegionMarlborough
- AppellationMarlborough
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