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Saint Clair - Malborough Pioneer Block 20 Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Saint Clair - Malborough Pioneer Block 20 Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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5/5 (1 customers)

90/100

Decanter

91/100

James Suckling

New Zealand
Sauvignon
freshness
salty
extensive

"From one of Marlborough's coolest vineyards, this Sauvignon Blanc offers a tasting experience that blends richness and minerality: a New Zealand masterpiece."

“Hints of sea air, grapefruit, kiwi, and passion fruit. Crisp and mouth-watering on the palate, with a briny, textured finish.” (Decanter World Awards 2024) Screw-top bottle

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Estate

Saint Clair Family Estate

Vintage

Pioneer Block 20 Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage

2023

Designation

Malborough

Region

New Zealand

Grape Varieties

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Regions

Marlborough Region, specifically the lower Wairau Valley, with deep, well-drained soils, flat topography, and a maritime climate—one of the coolest in Marlborough—"Block 20" vineyard

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manual (nighttime, cold-weather harvesting)

Wine Production

Direct cold pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures with selected yeasts

Method of Preparation

Vegan Label

Alcohol Content

13%

Eye

Straw-yellow color, crystal-clear, with a brilliant core and subtle emerald highlights

Nose

Vibrant aromas of fresh lemon leaves, jalapeño peppers, and cut grass, with subtle notes of ripe blackcurrant and sea salt

Palate

Bright and full-bodied, with flavors of acacia blossom, freshly cut grass, and grapefruit zest; a salty minerality leading to a lingering, refreshing finish—very elegant

Serve

At 11-13°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with grilled fish seasoned with fresh herbs, with bluefin tuna carpaccio with tarragon, or with a platter of aged cheeses...

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Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

Hints of sea breeze, grapefruit, kiwi, and passion fruit. Crisp and mouth-watering on the palate, with a briny, textured finish. Silver Medal at the 2024 Decanter World Awards

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100 (2022 vintage)

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Review and comment by Mr. VINCENT B. Posted on September 6, 2025

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