Saint Clair Pioneer Block 28 Camp Block Pinot Blanc 2020

Colour: Pale straw. Aroma: Perfumed white peach and floral aromas with a hint of peppered spice. Palate: Fresh green apple and honeydew melon layered with citrus peel. The palate displays crisp bright acidity with fresh fruit sweetness and an oily texture. Ageing: Perfectly balanced for immediate enjoyment, this wine will continue to evolve and reward over the next five years.

Region: Waihopai and Wairau River Confluence. Terroir: Soils: Windblown silts containing clay (loess) over free-draining river stone. Topography: Flat approximately 78 metres above sea level. Climate: Maritime. While this is a hot site during the day the heat rapidly dissipates in the evening creating a large diurnal temperature range essential for acid and flavour preservation.

The grapes were gently harvested and pressed. The free-run juice was fermented in stainless steel with the selected yeast M2. Post-fermentation the wine was left on lees to add complexity and roundness to the palate. Components of two selected parcels were blended post ferment, lightly fined and carefully finished for bottling.