Saint Clair Pioneer Block 28 Camp Block Pinot Blanc 2018

Colour: Pale straw. Aroma: Perfumed white flower and honeysuckle blossom. Fresh green apple, star anise with a hint of white pepper. Palate: Ripe citrus and greengage plum layered with citrus and grapefruit peel. This dry, refreshing the crisp palate is versatile and will age gracefully with careful cellaring. 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.