Saint Clair Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Colour: Pale green.

Aroma: Classic Sauvignon Blanc aromas of passionfruit and blackcurrant with a hint of oyster shell

Palate: Luscious tropical fruit and crushed herb flavours combine with elegant mineral character. The palate is intense and generous with a chalky texture and salty notes lingering on the finish.

Ageing potential: Drinking beautifully now and best enjoyed over the next two years.

Food Match: An ideal match with smoked salmon or green-lipped mussels.

Soils: Deep, fertile, free-draining soils. Topography: Flat, approximately three metres above sea level. Climate: Slightly cooler than most of the Marlborough Valley with a slower annual ripening period.

The juice was pressed off immediately following harvesting to minimize skin contact and juice deterioration. After settling, the juice was fermented using a selected yeast strain in stainless steel at cool temperatures to retain fruit flavour and freshness. This batch was selected as a Pioneer Block wine due to its power and intensity of flavour.