Winery Saint Clair - Pioneer Block 21 Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc

Winery Saint ClairPioneer Block 21 Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc

4.0
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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 21 Bell 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 21 Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Saint Clair

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Pioneer Block 21 Bell 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 21 Bell Block 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 tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Saint Clair's Pioneer Block 21 Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc.

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

Discover the grape variety: Roditis

Fresh, aromatic whites and rosés with a pale pink or golden colour, a supple palate and preserved acidity showing citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers and Hellenic mineral notes. A refreshing Mediterranean profile. The backbone of traditional Retsina and modern Greek dry whites, defining viticulture in the Peloponnese and Attica.

Last vintages of this wine

Pioneer Block 21 Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2019
In the top 100 of of Blenheim wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Pioneer Block 21 Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2018
In the top 100 of of Blenheim wines
Average rating: 411110
Pioneer Block 21 Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Blenheim wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Pioneer Block 21 Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2012
In the top 100 of of Blenheim wines
Average rating: 411110
Pioneer Block 21 Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc - 0
In the top 100 of of Blenheim wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Pioneer Block 21 Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Saint Clair are 2018, 2012, 0, 2019 and 2017.

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 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Blenheim in the region of South Island
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The Winery Saint Clair is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 131 wines for sale in the of Blenheim to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine South Island
In the top 450 of of New Zealand wines
In the top 200 of of Blenheim wines
In the top 6500 of white wines
In the top 35000 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

New Zealand's southern island, cradle of the country's great wines. Sauvignon Blanc signature in Marlborough (~80% of national vineyard): explosive and tropical with grapefruit, passion fruit, boxwood, cut grass and mineral touch — global benchmark. Pinot Noir star in Central Otago (among the most southerly) and Waipara: airy with cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, thyme. Taut Riesling, precise Chardonnay, floral Pinot Gris.

The word of the wine: Free-run wine

The free-run wine is the wine that flows out of the vat by gravity at the time of running off. The marc soaked in wine is then pressed to extract a rich and tannic wine. Free-run wine and press wine are then aged separately and eventually blended by the winemaker in proportions defined according to the type of wine being made.

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