Winery Saint Clair - Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc

Winery Saint ClairPioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc

4.1
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Saint Clair is a white wine from the region of Marlborough of South Island.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
The Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc of the Winery Saint Clair is in the top 60 of wines of Marlborough.

Taste structure of the Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Saint Clair

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Saint Clair in the region of South Island is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Saint Clair in the region of South Island often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Saint Clair's Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
12.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Bicane

We do not know exactly its origin. It has been used as a genitor to obtain new varieties, Pirovano's Italia in 1911 is a proud example. Today, it is no longer multiplied in nurseries and is therefore in danger of extinction.

Last vintages of this wine

Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc - 2019
In the top 60 of of Marlborough wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc - 2018
In the top 60 of of Marlborough wines
Average rating: 411110
Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc - 2017
In the top 60 of of Marlborough wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc - 2016
In the top 60 of of Marlborough wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc - 2015
In the top 60 of of Marlborough wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc - 2014
In the top 60 of of Marlborough wines
Average rating: 411110
Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc - 2013
In the top 60 of of Marlborough wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Saint Clair are 2010, 2016, 2012, 2019 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Saint Clair

The winery offers 119 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This winery is part of the Saint Clair Family Estate.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Marlborough in the region of South Island

The Winery Saint Clair is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 118 wines for sale in the of Marlborough to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine South Island
In the top 200 of of New Zealand wines
In the top 65 of of Marlborough wines
In the top 3000 of white wines
In the top 20000 wines of the world

The wine region of Marlborough

The wine region of Marlborough is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. We currently count 1237 estates and châteaux in the of Marlborough, producing 3419 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Marlborough go well with generally quite well with dishes .


The wine region of South Island

Central Otago, near the bottom of New Zealand's South Island, vies for the title of world's most southerly wine region. Vineyards cling to the sides of mountains and high above river gorges in this dramatic landscape. Pinot Noir has proven itself in this challenging Terroir, and takes up nearly three-quarters of the region's vineyard area. The typical Central Otago Pinot Noir is intense and deeply colored, with flavors of doris plum, Sweet spice and bramble.

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The word of the wine: Astringent

Said of a wine that is a bit harsh and rough on the palate. Astringency often appears in young red wines that are rich in tannins and need to be rounded out.

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