{"title":"Saint Clair Family Estate | Marlborough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_Omaka_Valley_Vineyardjpg.jpg?v=1540398935\" alt=\"Saint Clair Omaka Valley Vineyard in Marlborough, New Zealand\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Neal and Judy Ibbotson first planted vines in the valley back in 1978, the \u003cb\u003eMarlborough wine\u003c\/b\u003e industry was still in its infancy. For years, they quietly supplied high-quality fruit to local wine companies before taking a leap of faith to establish \u003cb\u003eSaint Clair Family Estate\u003c\/b\u003e in 1994. The timing was perfect. Their inaugural vintage was a resounding success, with every single wine produced instantly securing a medal, cementing a reputation for excellence that continues to earn global acclaim today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret to this enduring success lies in the earth. The family now farms 160 hectares of vines spread across ten highly distinct vineyard sites throughout the region. Each specific location was hand-picked for its unique soil profile and microclimate. This diverse spread allows the vines to tap into everything from stony riverbeds to clay-rich banks, resulting in a rich palette of fruit that perfectly captures the vibrant, sun-drenched character of \u003cb\u003eNew Zealand wines\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the winery, the approach is all about preserving that natural vineyard freshness. Led by head winemaker Hamish Clark, the team takes great care to handle the grapes gently, often harvesting in the cool of the night to lock in those crisp, aromatic fruit flavours before the daytime heat sets in. It is this precise attention to detail that elevates their range, producing beautifully balanced bottles that have led leading critics to declare they craft some of the absolute finest \u003cb\u003eMarlborough Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSAINT CLAIR FAMILY ESTATE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-clair-wairau-reserve-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe award winning Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is an intensely fragrant wine, where aromas of tropical blackcurrant bud and passionfruit are complemented by delicate notes of green nettle. Rich and beautifully balanced on the palate with vibrant flavours of passionfruit, redcurrant, papaya and melon leading to a long, lingering finish.[#intro]Intense passion fruit flavours, richly textured with a long lingering finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saint Clair Family Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23255541678138,"sku":"A24SAINTCLAIRWRSB-1","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/WairauReserveSauvignonBlanc.jpg?v=1590048291"},{"product_id":"saint-clair-godfreys-creek-noble-riesling","title":"Saint Clair Godfrey's Creek Noble Riesling 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Saint Clair Godfrey's Creek Noble Riesling is a delicious dessert wine that is only made in certain vintages, when the season has facilitated the extra hang time the grapes require for the growth of botrytis. Sourced from vines grown at the heart of the Marlborough wine region in the Wairau Valley, grapes for Godfrey's Creek Noble Riesling were hand harvested once the desired level of sugar had been reached. This is a wonderful complex dessert wine, with a bouquet of poached apricot, candied citrus and white clover honey. Opulent and silky on the palate with rich orange, lemon and cocoa notes leading to a long, smooth finish. Perfect with blue cheese or fruit desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saint Clair Family Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30877248356410,"sku":"A23SAINTCLAIRGODFREY","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Noble_Riesling.jpg?v=1571383709"},{"product_id":"saint-clair-omaka-reserve-chardonnay","title":"Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this Saint Clair Reserve Chardonnay are sourced primarily from the family's vineyards in Marlborough’s Omaka Valley where a combination of warm days, cool nights and clay based soils contribute to greater retention of fruit flavours. Carefully hand-picked fruit is lightly whole bunch pressed and the must barrel fermented in American oak (50% new, 25% second fill, 25% third fill). The wine went through malolactic fermentation in barrel, followed by maturation on its lees for 10 months with regular stirring. Only the best barrels from each batch were selected to use in the final blend of the Omaka Reserve Chardonnay. This is an elegant and silky wine, with fragrant peach aromas, layered with toasted spice and subtle vanilla notes. Concentrated notes of fresh peach, ripe grapefruit and biscuity notes on the palate continue on the long finish. 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The grapes are harvested in the cool of the night, preserving the varietal characteristics, pressed and the must settled. Fermentation took place in stainless tanks with carefully selected yeast to enhance the varietal characters. The wine was left on the yeast lees imparting texture and complexity to the resulting wine. The Saint Clair Origin Viognier is an elegant wine displaying prominent notes of peach, nectarine and fragrant stone fruit blossom laced with impressions of juniper and cilantro spice. Rich and creamy on the palate this complex Viognier delivers flavours of ripe peach and nectarine, with lifted notes of lemon zest adding freshness and subtle spicy notes on the finish.[#intro]A freshly flavoured Viognier displaying notes of peach \u0026amp; apricot underlined by fragrant blossom aromas...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saint Clair Family Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31266119057475,"sku":"A22SAINTCLAIRORIGINVIOG-1","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Origin_Viognier.jpg?v=1575758962"},{"product_id":"saint-clair-barrique-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Saint Clair 'Barrique' Sauvignon Blanc 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Clair 'Barrique' is a limited release Sauvignon Blanc fermented and aged in seasoned oak barriques. The grapes for this award-winning wine come from three rows of vines in one of Saint Clair’s best vineyards in the lower Wairau subregion of Marlborough. The fruit is left to hang a week longer than the fruit for Saint Clair’s traditional Sauvignon Blanc and the grapes are hand-harvested, with only the highest quality bunches being selected. At the winery, the grapes were whole bunch pressed, briefly settled then racked into seasoned French oak barriques. The juice was inoculated with a selected yeasts. Post fermentation, the wine was aged on its lees for nine months, with twice weekly barrel stirring where it underwent spontaneous malolactic conversion. Each barrel was tasted regularly by the winemaking team and only the very best and most interesting barrels were selected for the final blend. The wine was lightly fined and filtered prior to bottling. The Saint Clair Barrique Sauvignon Blanc offers complex aromas of green coffee bean, vanilla pod and maple syrup, that are complemented by notes of wild flowers, crushed herbs and a hint of gunflint. The palate is rich and unctuous with delicious layers of ripe papaya, nectarine, cocoa powder and toasted hazelnut. 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Fruit for the Saint Clair Origin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc was sourced from a selection of vineyards located predominantly in the lower Wairau sub-region. This is what Saint Clair regards as Marlborough’s best sub-region for Sauvignon Blanc, producing wines with heightened expression. The wine displays intense tropical aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit and green apple with a hint of jalapeño pepper, which lead to a rich and weighty palate with flavours of white stone fruit, grapefruit pith and blackcurrant with a salty, mineral finish. 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The result is a wonderfully fresh, slightly cloudy drink that looks as lively as it tastes. Stepping away from the usual signature styles of \u003cb\u003eMarlborough\u003c\/b\u003e, this playful release brings together an exciting mix of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGrüner Veltliner\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eRiesling\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the glass, it delivers a deeply refreshing burst of crisp green apple, apricot, and white stone fruits, all balanced by a bright, zesty twist of lemon and lime. Bone-dry and beautifully textured from the natural yeast, this \u003cb\u003eNew Zealand sparkling wine\u003c\/b\u003e is an effortless choice for the weekend. It pours perfectly alongside simple, salty snacks like roasted nuts, mild cheeses, or a classic serving of fish and chips. 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