Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Description

Dry, Herbal, Passionfruit

"From Marlborough's largest family-owned producer, this pungent wine is grown in the cooler, coastal end of Wairau Valley. Intensely varietal, it is medium-to-full-bodied, penetrating and finely poised. It has vigorous passionfruit and green capsicum flavours, a hint of saltiness and a crisp, dry, lingering finish" Michael Cooper, Nov 2024

"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is expressive with aromas of fresh gooseberry, white currant, green mango, nettle and sea minerals. Medium-light bodied, aromas of gooseberry, white currant and green mango form a taut core, unfolding kaffir lime, nettle, elderflower and sea salt. Delicately textured phenolics provide substance and silkiness to the mouthfeel. Zingy acidity persists to a crisp, lingering with saline moreishness. A well-made, sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc shows refined layers and purity" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Jan 2024

"Gently aromatic showing strong varietal definition and impressive purity with lemongrass, citrus/lime, gooseberry and green capsicum. Taut, refined wine with mouth-watering tension" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, The Real Review, Feb 2024