{"title":"Chardonnay","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"omaka-reserve-chardonnay-2024","title":"Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale Straw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentrated aromas of spice, toasted cedar and savoury notes with a hint of vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerous and rich with a luxurious mouthfeel. The palate has a complex array of flavours with savoury notes, ripe peach, preserved lemon and a toasty finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking beautifully now, this wine will continue to evolve and reward over the next five to ten years with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStewart Maclennan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was lightly whole bunch pressed and the juice fermented in American oak barrels, seventeen per cent of which were new, using selected yeast strains. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation, followed by nine months aging on yeast lees with regular stirring. Only the very best barrels were selected for the Omaka Reserve Chardonnay,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced primarily from Saint Clair’s vineyards in Marlborough’s Omaka valley where a combination of warm days, cool nights and clay based soils contribute to greater retention of fruit flavours. The fruit is a blend of Chardonnay clones, predominantly\u003cbr\u003eMendoza and Burgundian Clone 95. The vines were monitored carefully during ripening and hand harvested at optimum flavour maturity and physiological ripeness.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol 13% v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidual sugar 2.36g\/litre \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity 5.8g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH 3.11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Food Match Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect accompaniment for succulent roast chicken with lemon and garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes PDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2024_Saint_Clair_Omaka_Reserve_Chardonnay_7d239e36-22b6-42b5-b617-29f6a79e512c.pdf?v=1747872256\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2024 Tasting Note\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to open the 2024 tasting notes as a PDF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious Vintages Tasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2023 Tasting Note\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2023_Saint_Clair_Omaka_Reserve_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1715726928\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2023\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e | \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca title=\"2022 Omaka Reserve Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Saint_Clair_Omaka_Reserve_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1681348743\"\u003e2022\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_Omaka_Reserve_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1655940683\" title=\"Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019_Saint_Clair_Omaka_Reserve_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1625010780\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018-Saint-Clair-Omaka-Reserve-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628385931\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017-Saint-Clair-Omaka-Reserve-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628385931\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2016-Saint-Clair-Omaka-Reserve-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628385931\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2016\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2015-Saint-Clair-Omaka-Reserve-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628385931\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2014-Saint-Clair-Omaka-Reserve-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628385931\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Points - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 Points, Five Stars - Sam Kim: Wine Orbit, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rich, textural and complex with savoury notes of spice and toasty oak.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":40166405996727,"sku":"SC 24 CHR OR 12","price":504.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":40166405963959,"sku":"SC 24 CHR OR 6","price":252.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":40166405931191,"sku":"SC 24 CHR OR 1","price":42.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/Omaka_Reserve_Chardonnay_2024.png?v=1745376622"},{"product_id":"pioneer-block-10-chardonnay-2023","title":"Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale straw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfumed aromas of stonefruit and lemon curd with toasted oak and lifted spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and structured with flavours of white peach, nectarine and roasted almond with a chalky mineral note on the lingering finish. Nine months maturation on lees in French oak barrels has assisted with creating a rich creaminess and fine tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine will continue to evolve and develop complexity over the next five years and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStewart Maclennan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was partially handpicked and whole bunch pressed to ensure the vineyard characters and fruit flavours were preserved. The juice was barrel fermented in 100 per cent French oak (24 per cent new oak barrels) using selected yeast strains. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation, followed by 9 months aging on yeast lees with regular stirring. Only the best barrels were selected for the Twin Hills Pioneer Block wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown on clay-based soils, the vines are Mendoza and Burgundian Clone 95. The vines were monitored carefully during ripening and fruit was harvested at maximum flavour maturity and physiological ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was predominantly sourced from the valley between twin peaks in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys sub-region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoils: Clay-based alluvial.\u003cbr\u003eTopography: Flat and level vineyard site in the valley below low-lying foothills.\u003cbr\u003eClimate: Warm days and cool nights creating diurnal temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional Characteristics \u0026amp; Contribution to Uniqueness of Flavours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a warmer site than in other areas of Marlborough with good diurnal temperature changes which contributes to greater retention of fruit flavours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Analysis \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13% v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity: 6.4g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidual Sugar: 1.25g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 3.26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFood Match \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Food Match Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeared chicken breast with pine nut salad. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegetarian Friendly  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes PDF  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2023_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_10_Twin_Hills_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1761123003\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Chardonnay 2023\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to open the 2023 tasting notes as a PDF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious Vintages Tasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_10_Twin_Hills_Chardonnay_73dbeb6c-bb79-4ba9-87ca-ff7def248385.pdf?v=1733183908\" title=\"Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Chardonnay 2022\"\u003e2022\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_10_Twin_Hills_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1681773623\" title=\"Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Chardonnay 2021 Tasting Note\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_10_Twin_Hills_Chardonnay_ccf4af0d-2b97-4c90-bf63-de0a4e6cf529.pdf?v=1678665239\" title=\"Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Chardonnay 2020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-10-Twin-Hills-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1625808939\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-10-Twin-Hills-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1625808939\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-10-Twin-Hills-Chardonnay-1.pdf?v=1625808939\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2016-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-10-Twin-Hills-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1625808939\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2016\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2015-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-10-Twin-Hills-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1625808939\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2014-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-10-Twin-Hills-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1625808939\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards and Accolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrophy: Champion Chardonnay - National Wine Awards of Aotearoa, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Medal - National Wine Awards of Aotearoa, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Medal - \u003c\/span\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards, 2024 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"An elegant French barrique fermented Chardonnay with flavours of ripe stonefruit, roasted almond and toasty oak","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":40166226034871,"sku":"SC 23 CHR P10 12","price":420.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":40166226002103,"sku":"SC 23 CHR P10 6","price":210.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":40166225969335,"sku":"SC 23 CHR P10 1","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/SCPBChardonnay2023.png?v=1761123624"},{"product_id":"james-sinclair-chardonnay-2024","title":"Saint Clair James Sinclair Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale straw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright white peach and dried fig aromas combined with delicate notes of vanilla and subtle oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich and complex wine, displaying flavours of ripe white stone fruit and layers of warm spice. The palate is textural and opulent with fresh acidity adding length to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking beautifully now, this wine will continue to evolve and gain complexity over at least the next five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStewart Maclennan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted using carefully selected Chardonnay grapes, predominantly from low yielding vineyards in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. The grapes were pressed and the juice only briefly settled so that the fermentation contained some grape solids, adding complexity and texture in the resulting wine. The juice was inoculated with a selected yeast strain, then transferred to a mixture of seasoned American and French oak barriques for fermentation and ageing. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation and was left on lees for three months with regular stirring, prior to ageing for a total of nine months. Barrels were hand selected for this blend, the wine removed from oak, filtered and bottled, with no fining or adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.0 % v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitratable Acidity: 5.6g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidual Sugar: 0.92 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 3.41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Food Match Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect accompaniment for crispy-skinned tender baked chicken drumsticks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan friendly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes PDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2024_Saint_Clair_James_Sinclair_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1775689542\" title=\"james-sinclair-chardonnay-2024\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to open the 2024 James Sinclair Chardonnay tasting note as a PDF\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious Vintages Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2023_Saint_Clair_James_Sinclair_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1775689765\" title=\"james-sinclair-chardonnay-2023\"\u003e 2023\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_James_Sinclair_Chardonnay_b2b28bd7-012c-41d1-8cc0-2c82cc3e34ca.pdf?v=1724375713\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019-Saint-Clair-James-Sinclair-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628308418\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018-Saint-Clair-James-Sinclair-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628308418\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017-Saint-Clair-James-Sinclair-Chardonnay-1.pdf?v=1628308418\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2016-James-Sinclair-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628308418\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2016\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2015-James-Sinclair-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628308418\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2014-Saint-Clair-James-Sinclair-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628308418\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Points, Silver - New World Wine Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 Points, 5 Stars - Wine Orbit \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Stars - Cuisine Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elegant and complex with flavours of ripe stone fruit and vanilla spice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41481942401243,"sku":"SC 24 CHR JS 12","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/SaintClair-JamesSinglairChardonnay2024website.jpg?v=1775688410"},{"product_id":"marlborough-origin-chardonnay-2021","title":"Saint Clair Marlborough Origin Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePale straw. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAroma: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifted aromas of melon, ripe stone fruit and tropical notes with a hint of vanilla pod and subtle oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruit driven and elegant with layers of peach, nectarine and a touch of spice. The mouthfeel is full and round with a creamy texture and a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgeing potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfect for drinking immediately, this Chardonnay will be at its best over the next two to three years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStewart Maclennan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruit was carefully selected from several quality vineyards within Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. Each parcel was chosen to add complexity and fullness as well as impart balance and offer particular characteristics to the final wine. The wine is partially fermented in seasoned French and American oak barrels. Each barrel underwent malolactic fermentation to add depth and give fullness to the palate. After nine months barrel aging the wine was blended and carefully prepared for bottling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol 13% v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResidual sugar 0.78g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidity 5.6g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH 3.48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood Match \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Food Match Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA perfect match for poached salmon served with leafy greens and sautéed potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes PDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2023_Saint_Clair_Origin_Marlborough_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1727911266\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to open the 2023 tasting notes as a PDF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious Vintages Tasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Saint_Clair_Origin_Marlborough_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1719363104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2022\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Saint_Clair_Origin_Marlborough_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1688427737\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2021\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_Marlborough_Origin_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1688427696\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"Origin Chardonnay 2019\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019_Saint_Clair_Origin_Marlborough_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1625081971\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019_Saint_Clair_Origin_Marlborough_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1625081971\"\u003e2019\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"Origin Chardonnay 2017\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017-Saint-Clair-Origin-Marlborough-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628313460\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017-Saint-Clair-Origin-Marlborough-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628313460\"\u003e2017\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fruit driven and fresh with layers of ripe stone fruit and subtle oak spice.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":40166377160887,"sku":"SC 21 CHR ORI 12","price":264.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":40166377128119,"sku":"SC 21 CHR ORI 6","price":132.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":40166377095351,"sku":"SC 21 CHR ORI 1","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/Origin_Chardonnay_2023.png?v=1727911335"},{"product_id":"vicars-choice-chardonnay-2022","title":"Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePale straw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBright aromas of ripe rock melon and lemon curd with lifted oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull and round with fresh fruit flavours of ripe peach and melon interlaced with subtle oak and citrus undertones A luscious palate with a hint of spice lingering on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgeing potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking well now and will continue to develop complexity over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStewart Maclennan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Viticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruit was selected from several vineyards across the Marlborough region with a variety of different clones. This careful selection of fruit contributes to the complexity of the wine. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and fermented in stainless steel tanks with seasoned French and American oak. Each parcel went through malolactic fermentation to soften and round out the palate. After several months lees aging post fermentation, each parcel was assessed and selected for this final wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol 13% v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResidual sugar 1.74g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidity 5.5g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH 3.54\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Food Match Recommendation:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfectly matched with succulent poached chicken and seasonal vegetables.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes PDF \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Vicar_s_Choice_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1707692070\" title=\"Vicar's Choice Chardonnay 2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to open the 2022 tasting notes as a PDF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious Vintages Tasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Vicar_s_Choice_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1680747107\" title=\"Vicar's Choice Chardonnay 2021\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"Vicar's Choice Chardonnay 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_Vicar_s_Choice_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1637273065\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019_Vicar_s_Choice_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1625085349\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019_Vicar_s_Choice_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1625085349\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e2018\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017-Vicars-Choice-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628400226\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2016-Saint-Clair-Vicars-Choice-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628400226\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2016\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2015-Saint-Clair-Vicars-Choice-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628400226\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"An easy drinking fruit driven Chardonnay with layers of nectarine, peach, subtle oak and spice.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":40172820824247,"sku":"SC 22 CHR VC 12","price":192.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":40172820791479,"sku":"SC 22 CHR VC 6","price":96.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":40172820758711,"sku":"SC 22 CHR VC 1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/Vicar_sChoiceChardonnay2022.png?v=1707692043"},{"product_id":"saint-clair-pioneer-block-4-sawcut-chardonnay-2021","title":"Saint Clair Pioneer Block 4 Sawcut Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eColour:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePale straw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAroma:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate aromas of white nectarine and peach with a hint of toasted hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant palate with layers of tropical fruit combined with mineral tones. Linear and focused with a chalky texture and a subtle oak spice note that leads to a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfect for drinking now and will continue to improve and reward with careful cellaring over the next five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKyle Thompson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fruit was harvested when it reached full physiological ripeness and maximum flavour maturity. At the winery the fruit was lightly pressed to ensure the best fruit flavours were preserved. After settling, the juice was inoculated with selected yeast strains. The wine was fermented in French oak barriques, a quarter of which was new oak.\u003cbr\u003eThe wine then went through malolactic fermentation, followed by nine months ageing\u003cbr\u003eon yeast lees with regular stirring. The wine was then carefully blended, stabilised and prepared\u003cbr\u003efor bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fruit was predominantly sourced from a single vineyard on free draining, river valley soils.\u003cbr\u003eThis block is one of the earliest vineyard sites of Saint Clair to be harvested. The vines are Burgundian clone 95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlock: 4\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sawcut vineyard is located at the entrance to the limestone Sawcut Gorge, situated in the Ure Valley in the south of Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRegion: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ure Valley is an area of Marlborough, 50 km south of the township of Blenheim. It is a narrow valley floor, protected by hills on three sides and has very close proximity to the east coast. It has a unique microclimate, ideally suited to the production of top-quality wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTerroir: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoils: Free draining, river valley, alluvial soils. This valley is noted for very high limestone content.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTopography: Flat, on a plateau within the narrow valley.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClimate: A relatively warm site despite being further south than most of Marlborough’s vineyards. It has a similar number of growing degree days as Blenheim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegional Characteristics \u0026amp; Contribution to Uniqueness of Flavours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe high pH and limestone soils impact significantly on the flavour of this wine giving it palate weight and fruit intensity. It also contributes a mineral note on the palate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol 13.5% v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResidual sugar 0.5g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidity 5.4g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH 3.42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Food Match Recommendation:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWell matched with soft French goats cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegetarian Friendly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes PDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca title=\"Saint Clair Pioneer Block 4 Sawcut Chardonnay 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_4_Sawcut_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1680657857\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to open the 2021 tasting notes as a PDF.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrevious Vintage Tasting Notes:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Saint Clair Pioneer Block 4 Sawcut Chardonnay 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_4_Sawcut_Chardonnay.pdf?v=1667770901\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-4-Sawcut-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628298831\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2016-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-4-Sawcut-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628298831\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2016\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2015-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-4-Sawcut-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628298831\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2014-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-4-Sawcut-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628298831\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2013-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-4-Sawcut-Chardonnay.pdf?v=1628298831\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2013\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Sawcut vineyard is located at the entrance to the limestone Sawcut Gorge, situated in the Ure Valley in the south of Marlborough.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":43626947182811,"sku":"SC 21 CHR P4 12","price":420.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":43626947215579,"sku":"SC 21 CHR P4 6","price":210.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":43626947248347,"sku":"SC 21 CHR P4 1","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/products\/SAWCUT.png?v=1680658656"}],"url":"https:\/\/saintclair.co.nz\/collections\/chardonnay\/range_james-sinclair%20vintage_24.oembed","provider":"Saint Clair Family Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}