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Saint Clair - Chardonnay Riserva Omaka Valley 2016 Ml. 750 - Divine Golosità Toscane
  • Saint Clair - Chardonnay Riserva Omaka Valley 2016 Ml. 750 - Divine Golosità Toscane

Saint Clair - Chardonnay Riserva Omaka Valley 2016 Ml. 750

Winery Saint Clair

€41.00
Quantity
Not availables

Characteristic

Classification
Nuova Zelandia IGT
Size
Ml. 750
Body
Light
Ageing
At least 24 months
Blend
Chardonnay

Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Grapes were originally supplied to local wine companies; however a desire to extend the quality achieved in the vineyard through to the finished wine led to the establishment of Saint Clair Family Estate in 1994.

VINEYARDS

Saint Clair has developed six vineyards in different sites in Marlborough, including the Rapaura, Awatere, Waihopai and Omaka Valleys. Only superior fruit from the best locations for each individual variety is selected for the Saint Clair label.
In 2001 Saint Clair introduced a 'grading system' for all its vineyards different wine batches and marks them out of 10 for quality each year. This provides valuable information with records now over a period of time showing which vineyards provide the best fruit and which varieties produce the best quality in each of the vineyards. The grading system is also used extensively as a management tool for identifying and improving best vineyard practices, and for payments to growers.
Other factors contributing to wine quality include a sustainable approach with minimal use of vineyard sprays, open canopy with good light and airflow, leaf plucking, fruit and shoot thinning and selection with no cultivation. After harvest the fruit is moved rapidly from vine, to press, to tank and barrel, to preserve fruit quality and character.
The Saint Clair name originates from the vineyard property, first settled by the Sinclair family. Pioneer James Sinclair built one of the first homes in Blenheim and was closely associated with the early development of the town. Over time the name of the property reverted to the original Saint Clair.
The company's mission is to create world-class wines that exceed their customers' every expectation. Neal Ibbotson combines his extensive viticultural expertise plus Marlborough's mix of climate and soils with the talent of one of New Zealand's leading winemaking teams, led by Matt Thomson and Hamish Clark.
From 1994 when wines from the first vintage all won medals including gold, the name Saint Clair has been synonymous with quality and its award-winning record continues today. Top International accolades include the trophy to Matt Thomson of Saint Clair for White Winemaker of the Year at the London International Wine Challenge, September 2008 and the coveted trophy for Best New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2005. Saint Clair Family Estate also has the distinction of being the first New Zealand wine company to win major international trophies for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir in the same year.

WINERY

Architect Neal Charles Jones and Saint Clair's Chief Winemaker, Matt Thomson, combined their extensive experience to design Saint Clair Estate's state of the art winery.
Built for production from the 2006 harvest, the winery is capable of crushing 400 tonnes of fruit per day. It features state of the art equipment including high-tec refrigeration control and monitoring software to further enhance the quality of Saint Clair award-winning wines.
The Riverland's Estate location was chosen as an ideal position for the new winery due to its central location and proximity to Saint Clair's main vineyards. The site has adjoining facilities for bottling, storage and dispatch.
The winery boasts a large temperature controlled barrel hall for storage of up to 850 oak barriques.
The Saint Clair Family Estate winery is extremely functional and continues to be developed to meet the specific needs for Saint Clair's quality wine production.

Saint Clair
DIV7963

Data sheet

Classification
Nuova Zelandia IGT
Organic
No
Year
2016
Size
Ml. 750
Gradation
13,5%
Body
Light
Ageing and Fining
the wine ages for 10 months in oak barrels before being bottled.
Ageing
At least 24 months
Color
Pale golden
Scent
The nose fragrant peach, toasted spice and subtle vanilla notes.
Aroma
Floral, Fruity, Vegetal, Vegetal
Taste
On the palate concentrated, elegant and silky with fresh peach, ripe grapefruit and biscuit notes.
Serving temperature
12°-14° C.
Blend
Chardonnay
Blend description
100% Chardonnay
Contains sulfites
Si
Zone
Nuova Zelanda
Matching
Fish-fry, Pasta with fish, Pasta with vegetables, Rice with fish, Steamed fish or crustacean, Sushi and Sashimi, White meat
Ideal with
Fish, Meat White, Seafood Pasta Dishes, Seafood starters
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