Winery Saint Clair - Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc

Winery Saint ClairPioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Saint Clair is a white wine from the region of Blenheim 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.

Taste structure of the Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Saint Clair

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block 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 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Saint Clair in the region of South Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Saint Clair's Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Riminèse

Riminèse blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Corsica). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. The white Riminèse can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2018
In the top 100 of of Blenheim wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Blenheim wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Blenheim wines
Average rating: 411110
Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2014
In the top 100 of of Blenheim wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2013
In the top 100 of of Blenheim wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2012
In the top 100 of of Blenheim wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2011
In the top 100 of of Blenheim wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Saint Clair are 2012, 2016, 2013, 2018 and 2011.

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 20 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Blenheim in the region of South Island

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

Top wine South Island
In the top 750 of of New Zealand wines
In the top 400 of of Blenheim wines
In the top 15000 of white wines
In the top 50000 wines of the world

The wine region of Blenheim

The wine region of Blenheim is located in the region of Marlborough of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Saint Clair or the Domaine Saint Clair produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Blenheim are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Blenheim often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.


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: Vent (taste of)

A defect that characterizes a wine exposed to the air, and which has lost its aromatic qualities.

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