{"title":"Pinot Noir","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"omaka-reserve-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 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\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\u003eDeep plum red.\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 class=\"p1\"\u003eIntensely aromatic with ripe blueberry and spice characters complimented by hints sandalwood.\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 class=\"p1\"\u003eAn elegant wine displaying flavours of blueberry and rich dark cherry combined with a subtle spice note. The palate is full bodied with a silky texture and toasty oak lingering on 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 class=\"p1\"\u003eThis wine is excellent to drink now, but with proper cellaring, it will develop greater complexity and can be enjoyed for at least the next six years or even longer.\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\u003eKyle Thompson\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 harvested when it had reached full physiological ripeness and cold-soaked for five days to enhance flavour extraction and colour stability. Fermentation was carried out with specially selected yeasts, and the must was hand-plunged up to six times daily at peak activity. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was pressed and racked to a mix of 6% new French oak and seasoned 225-litre barriques. Over ten months of maturation, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation, with regular tasting to monitor development. Once the perfect balance was achieved, the wine was carefully blended and prepared for bottling.\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\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSourced from Marlborough’s exquisite Southern Valleys sub-region. The fruit was selected from low cropping vineyard sites that produce tight bunches with s mall berries which intensifies the flavour and concentration of the wine. The vineyard was harvested once the fruit reached optimum ripeness and flavour.\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: 12.5% v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitratable Acidity: 5.8g\/litre \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 3.44\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\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly matched with herb-crusted rack of lamb served with green bean and olive salad and new season potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan Friendly\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\/2024_Saint_Clair_Omaka_Reserve_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1778965945\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 2024\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2023_Saint_Clair_Omaka_Reserve_Reserve_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1734649119\"\u003e2023\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Saint_Clair_Omaka_Reserve_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1722916245\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Saint_Clair_Omaka_Reserve_Pinot_Noir_c071e374-3b6e-4230-a5d7-c4a1208bdc14.pdf?v=1724636298\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_Omaka_Reserve_Pinot_Noir_-_China.pdf?v=1724636417\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019_Saint_Clair_Omaka_Reserve_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1625016765\"\u003e2019\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017-Saint-Clair-Omaka-Reserve-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628386731\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2015-Saint-Clair-Omaka-Reserve-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628386731\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2014-Saint-Clair-Omaka-Reserve-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628386731\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":"Elegant, aromatic and perfectly balanced.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":40166410191031,"sku":"SC 24 PIN OR 12","price":540.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":40166410158263,"sku":"SC 24 PIN OR 6","price":270.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":40166410125495,"sku":"SC 24 PIN OR 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class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\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 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\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep garnet.\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 red berry aromas combine with notes of charry oak.\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 with bright red cherry and ripe red berry fruit flavours. The palate has a rich, round mouthfeel with silky tannin and a touch of charry oak on\u003cbr\u003ethe finish.\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\u003ePerfect for drinking immediately this wine will continue to develop for the next five years from vintage date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyle Thompson \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\u003eLower Waihopai Valley directly west of the township of Blenheim.\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.\u003cbr\u003eTopography: Even flat site with a very slight northerly aspect.\u003cbr\u003eClimate: Warm daytime temperatures with cool nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional characteristics and contribution to uniqueness of flavours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clay based soil provides a vigour-moderating environment conducive to growing top quality Pinot Noir.\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\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was harvested when it had reached full physiological ripeness and maximum flavour maturity. At the winery the fruit was held cold for five days prior to fermentation to help extract maximum flavour and to enhance colour stability. Specially selected cultured yeast were used to carry out the primary alcoholic fermentation during which the fermenting must was hand plunged up to six times daily at the peak of fermentation. At dryness the wine was pressed, then racked off gross lees to a mixture of 25 per cent new French oak and older seasoned 225 litre oak barriques.\u003cbr\u003eDuring maturation the barrels were regularly tasted until the right balance was achieved (ten months). During this time in oak, the young wine completed malolactic fermentation. The wine was then carefully extracted from oak, blended and prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredominantly sourced from a single vineyard near the Waihopai Valley using clone 115 grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\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\u003cp\u003eAlcohol 12.5% v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity 5.3g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH 3.562\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Food Match Recommendation:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-matched with crispy duck breast with sage and thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegetarian friendly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes PDF \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_15_Strip_Block_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1734569832\" title=\"Pioneer Block 15 Pinot Noir 2021\" rel=\"noopener\" 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\u003cbr\u003e\n\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=\"Pioneer Block 15 Strip Block Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_15_Strip_Block_Pinot_Noir_85c13efc-c687-4f2e-9b8c-195fc11ce840.pdf?v=1733347591\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"Pioneer Block 15 Pinot Noir 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_15_Strip_Block_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1682290709\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e| \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_15_Strip_Block_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1625022294\" title=\"Pioneer Block 15 Pinot Noir 2019\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e| \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-15-Strip-Block-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628394233\" 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-15-Strip-Block-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628394233\" 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\/2015-Saint-Clair-Pioneer-Block-15-Strip-Block-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628394233\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca 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Block is named after a unique, narrow strip of aged, devigorating soils at the base of the southern foothills of the lower Waihopai Valley.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":40172787925175,"sku":"SC 22 PIN P15 12","price":480.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":40172787892407,"sku":"SC 22 PIN P15 6","price":240.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":40172787859639,"sku":"SC 22 PIN P15 1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/PioneerBlock15PinotNoir2021.png?v=1696888794"},{"product_id":"pioneer-block-10-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Pinot Noir 2023","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\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\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eColour:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet. \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eFresh ripe blueberries and spice with toasted oak notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and concentrated, displaying dark berry flavours combined with aromatic violet and spices. A complex and full bodied wine with a silky structure and toasted oak notes on the lingering finish.\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\u003ePerfect for drinking immediately this wine will continue to develop for another five years from vintage date or beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyle Thompson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRegion:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmaka Valley which is part of the Southern Valleys sub-region of Marlborough.\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\u003eSoil: Compact, clay-rich, vigour moderating soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopography: Flat within a small open valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate: A warm site with higher temperature days and cooler nights than average in Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional characteristics and contribution to uniqueness of flavours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are planted in the Omaka Valley which consists of clay-rich, compact soil. This terroir is conducive to growing top quality Pinot Noir as it achieves good fruit tannin development and concentrated flavours.\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\u003eWhen the fruit had reached full physiological ripeness and maximum flavour maturity it was harvested. At the winery the fruit was cold soaked for five days prior to fermentation to help extract maximum flavor and colour. The two Dijon clones 114 and 667 were fermented separately and during the peak of fermentation the tanks were plunged up to eight times in a 24 hour period. At dryness the wine was pressed to tank then racked off gross lees to a mixture of 21 per cent new French oak and older seasoned 225 litre French oak barriques.\u003cbr\u003eDuring maturation for nine months, the barrels were regularly tasted until the right balance was achieved. Throughout this period, the young wine completed malolactic fermentation. The wine was then carefully extracted from oak, blended and prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced predominantly from a vineyard in the heart of the Omaka Valley. The fruit was carefully monitored during ripening and harvested in the cool of the evening at maximum flavour maturity and physiological ripeness. This is a blend of Dijon clone 114 and Dijon clone 667.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\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 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 \u003c\/h6\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 12.5% v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity 5.6g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH 3.49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetarian Friendly\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\u003eIdeally matched with mustard and herb crusted rack of lamb with seasonal roasted vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes PDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2023_Pioneer_Block_10_Twin_Hills_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1734570906\" title=\"Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Pinot Noir\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to open the 2023\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etasting notes as a PDF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_10_Twin_Hills_Pinot_Noir_5791cc1b-7d6e-46b5-a035-14e48e63ae5e.pdf?v=1734571340\" title=\"2020\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020 \u003c\/a\u003e| \u003ca title=\"Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Pinot Noir 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_10_Twin_Hills_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1625022846\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019\u003c\/a\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-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628390617\" 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-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628390617\" 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-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628390617\" 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-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628390617\" 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-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628390617\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Medal - New Zealand International Wine Show 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Medal \u003c\/span\u003e- Marlborough Wine Show 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Named after the two hills that line the sides of the Omaka Valley where this vineyard is nestled.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":40172739952823,"sku":"SC 23 PIN P10 12","price":480.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":40172739920055,"sku":"SC 23 PIN P10 6","price":240.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":40172739887287,"sku":"SC 23 PIN P10 1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/PB10PIN2023.png?v=1734571428"},{"product_id":"james-sinclair-pinot-noir-2020","title":"Saint Clair James Sinclair Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarl Garnet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePronounced aromas of dark berry fruit with notes of dried herbs and a touch of oak.\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\"\u003eA fruit driven and full-bodied wine, displaying notes of blackberries, cherries and wild raspberry. The palate is silky smooth with delicate toasty oak on the lengthy 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\"\u003eA Pinot Noir made to be enjoyed in its youth but if cellared carefully will grow and mature in complexity for three years or beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKyle Thompson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce the fruit was received at the winery each vineyard batch was held cold for five days prior to fermentation to help with maximum aroma and flavour extraction. Primary alcoholic fermentation was carried out through the use of cultured yeasts, and during the height of fermentation the fermenting must was hand plunged up to eight times daily. Once dry, each batch was pressed to tank, settled and then racked off lees to a mixture of stainless steel tanks and seasoned French oak. The wine underwent 100 per cent malolactic fermentation during aging before being blended, fined, lightly filtered and gently prepared for bottling.\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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\"\u003eCarefully selected fruit from vineyards within the Southern Valleys sub-region of Marlborough were chosen for this James Sinclair Pinot Noir. This region is renowned for low cropping vineyards on clay based soils. These soils, combined with a long ripening season provide ideal conditions for the development of concentrated flavours and ripe tannins.\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 12.5%v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidity 5.6g\/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 \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\"\u003eWell matched with mustard and herb rack of lamb with fresh seasonal vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegetarian 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\/2023_James_Sinclair_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1724374335\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2023_James_Sinclair_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1724374335\"\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 title=\"2022\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Saint_Clair_James_Sinclair_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1724374734\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Saint_Clair_James_Sinclair_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1724374734\"\u003e2022\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"2021\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Saint_Clair_James_Sinclair_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1724374675\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Saint_Clair_James_Sinclair_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1724374675\"\u003e2021\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"2020\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_James_Sinclair_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1679586806\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_James_Sinclair_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1679586806\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"2019\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019_Saint_Clair_James_Sinclair_Pinot_Noir_6853d688-cba3-4d2d-9071-94c7c6b8bdb2.pdf?v=1679586806\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019_Saint_Clair_James_Sinclair_Pinot_Noir_6853d688-cba3-4d2d-9071-94c7c6b8bdb2.pdf?v=1679586806\"\u003e2019\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018-Saint-Clair-James-Sinclair-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628310901\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018-Saint-Clair-James-Sinclair-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628310901\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017-Saint-Clair-James-Sinclair-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628310902\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017-Saint-Clair-James-Sinclair-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628310902\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2016-James-Sinclair-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628310901\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2016-James-Sinclair-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628310901\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2016\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2015-James-Sinclair-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628310901\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2015-James-Sinclair-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628310901\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2014-Saint-Clair-James-Sinclair-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628310901\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2014-Saint-Clair-James-Sinclair-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628310901\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014\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":"Full bodied fruit driven style with characters of dark berry fruit and toasty oak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41481944170715,"sku":"SC 23 PIN JS 12","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/Saint-Clair-James-Sinclair-Pinot-Noir-2023.jpg?v=1724374285"},{"product_id":"marlborough-origin-pinot-noir-2025","title":"Saint Clair Marlborough Origin Pinot Noir 2025","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\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\u003cp\u003eColour:\u003cbr\u003eDark garnet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAroma:\u003cbr\u003ePerfumed red berries with savoury notes and a hint of toasted oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalate:\u003cbr\u003eA rich and fruit forward Pinot Noir with layers of ripe boysenberry and black cherry with a hint of spice. Elegant with delicate tannins and a refined structure leading to a long toasty finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing Potential:\u003cbr\u003eDrinking beautifully from release date, wine can be enjoyed young or with careful cellaring will mature into a more complex wine that can be enjoyed over the next three years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinemakers: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyle Thompson\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\u003eAt the winery each parcel of grapes was held in cold tank for five days prior to fermentation to enhance colour and flavour. The grapes were then inoculated with specially selected yeasts for fermentation and hand plunged several times daily for the duration of fermentation. When dry, the wine was pressed off the grape skins, settle and then racked off lees. A third of this blend was aged in seasoned French oak barriques. All parcels underwent malolactic fermentation to soften the acidity, before being assessed, blended, lightly filtered and gently prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eParcels of fruit were selected from our Southern Valleys and Awatere vineyards, two of our best Pinot Noir subregions, with unique but complementary flavours. Leading up to harvest each vineyard was closely monitored and tasted to determine when the flavours, sugars and acids were at their optimum, then harvested in the cool of the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\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 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\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\u003eTitratable Acidity 5.8g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH 3.44\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\u003eA perfect companion for roast lamb or duck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan friendly\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\/2025_Saint_Clair_Origin_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1778964632\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Origin Pinot Noir 2025\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to open the 2025 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\/2024_Saint_Clair_Origin_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1757459429\"\u003e2024\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Saint_Clair_Origin_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1682636362\" title=\"Origin Pinot Noir 2022 Tasting Notes\"\u003e2022\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_Origin_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1678072104\" title=\"Origin Pinot Noir 2020\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019_Saint_Clair_Origin_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1625084149\" title=\"Origin Pinot Noir\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018-Saint-Clair-Origin-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628384362\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018-Saint-Clair-Origin-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628384362\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017-Saint-Clair-Origin-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628384363\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n4.5 Stars - Wine Orbit: Sam Kim, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\"It's immediately appealing on the nose showing sweet plum, olive, roasted nut and warm spice aromas. The palate is equally charming with juicy fruit intensity together with smooth texture and well-rounded tannins, finishing silky and soothing.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A rich and fruit forward Pinot Noir with layers of ripe boysenberry and black cherry with a hint of spice.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":40166389874871,"sku":"SC 25 PIN ORI 12","price":324.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":40166389842103,"sku":"SC 25 PIN ORI 6","price":162.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":40166389809335,"sku":"SC 25 PIN ORI 1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/Saint_Clair_Origin_Pinot_Noir_2025.png?v=1778964698"},{"product_id":"vicars-choice-pinot-noir-2023-intl-1","title":"Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Pinot Noir 2023","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\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\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\u003eGarnet red. \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\u003eToasty oak with hedgerow fruits and a hint of coffee.\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\u003eBright and fresh with flavours of ripe raspberries and red cherry with a cocoa powder like structure and toasted notes on 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 well upon release this wine can be enjoyed young and will continue to mature and develop complexity for the next three to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efive years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\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\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyle Thompson\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was sourced from a number of specifically chosen low cropping vineyards planted in the Southern Valleys region of Marlborough. Leading up to harvest each vineyard was closely monitored and tasted to determine when the flavours were at\u003cbr\u003etheir optimum and then harvested in the cool of the morning. \u003cbr\u003eAt the winery each batch (or vineyard)  was held cold for five days prior to fermentation to help with colour and flavour extraction. The juice was then inoculated with yeast for the primary alcoholic fermentation and hand plunged up to eight times daily during\u003cbr\u003ethe height of fermentation. When dry each batch was pressed to tank, settled and then racked off gross lees to stainless steel tanks with seasoned French oak. The wine underwent 100 per cent malolactic fermentation before being blended, fined, lightly\u003cbr\u003efiltered and gently prepared for bottling.\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 13.0% v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity 5.4g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH 3.56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Food Match Recommendation:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect match for smoked salmon with garlic crushed potatoes and a green bean salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eTasting Notes PDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2023_Vicar_s_Choice_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1757377133\" title=\"Vicar's Choice Pinot Noir 2023 tasting note\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to open the 2023 tasting notes as a PDF\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious Vintages Tasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Vicar_s_Choice_Pinot_Noir_130fedf7-76d6-4850-ad60-a9b267160fe2.pdf?v=1757377297\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vicars Choice Pinot Noir 2022\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2022\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Vicars Choice Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Vicar_s_Choice_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1680661235\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Vicars Choice Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Vicar_s_Choice_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1680661235\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e|2021\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"Vicar's Choice Pinot Noir 2019\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2019_Vicar_s_Choice_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1625087177\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e| \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018-Vicars-Choice-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628487366\" 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\/2016-Saint-Clair-Vicars-Choice-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628487366\" 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-Vicars-Choice-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628487366\" 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-Vicars-Choice-Pinot-Noir.pdf?v=1628487366\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014\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\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\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":"Fruit driven, easy drinking Pinot Noir with red berry fruits and delicate savoury notes.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40626822250679,"sku":"SC 23 PIN VC INTL","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/Vicar_s_Choice_Pinot_Noir_2023.png?v=1757377501"},{"product_id":"pioneer-block-14-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Saint Clair Pioneer Block 14 Doctor's Creek Pinot Noir 2021","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\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eColour:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDark garnet.\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\"\u003ePerfumed ripe red fruits combine with aromas of toasted oak.\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 bodied and elegant in style with flavours of fresh ripe raspberries and wild bramble notes. The palate has a silky smooth texture with hints of charred oak and cream on the lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgeing:\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 wine will continue to develop for at least another five years from vintage date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyle Thompson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRegion:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduced from the Doctor’s Creek vineyard, south-west of Blenheim township.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil: Compact, clay-rich, vigour moderating soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTopography: Flat, even land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClimate: Slightly cooler nights than further up the Wairau Valley with a slower, longer ripening period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegional characteristics and 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 cooler Doctor’s Creek area consistently produces fragrant and appealing aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking:\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 harvested when it had reached full physiological ripeness and maximum flavour maturity. At the winery the fruit was held cold for five days prior to fermentation to help extract maximum flavour and to enhance colour stability. Specially selected cultured yeast were used to carry out the primary alcoholic fermentation, during which the fermenting must was hand plunged up to six times daily at the peak of fermentation. At dryness the wine was pressed, then racked off gross lees to seasoned 225 litre French oak barriques.\u003cbr\u003eDuring maturation the barrels were regularly tasted until the right balance was achieved (eleven months). During this time in oak, the young wine completed malolactic fermentation. The wine was then carefully extracted from oak, blended and prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 mainly sourced from Saint Clair’s estate owned vineyard at Doctor’s Creek. The grapes harvested for this wine are from clones\u003cbr\u003e115, 667 and 777.\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\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\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\"\u003eAcidity 6.5g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH 3.41 \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\"\u003ePerfectly matched with lamb fillet, sweet potatoes and roast vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes PDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pioneer Block 14 Pinot Noir 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_14_Doctors_Creek_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1727823143\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to open to 2021 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pioneer Block 14 Pinot Noir 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_14_Doctor_s_Creek_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1636505995\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e | 2019 | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_14_Doctor_s_Creek_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1636506095\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_14_Doctor_s_Creek_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1636506095\"\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_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_14_Doctor_s_Creek_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1636506144\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_14_Doctor_s_Creek_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1636506144\"\u003e2017\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Medal - New Zealand International Wine Show, 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Named after the Doctor’s Creek that runs through the home block vineyard of Saint Clair’s owners, Neal and Judy Ibbotson.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":42032804593883,"sku":"SC 21 PIN P14 12","price":480.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":42032804626651,"sku":"SC 21 PIN P14 6","price":240.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":42032804659419,"sku":"SC 21 PIN P14 1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/Pioneer_Block_14_Pinot_Noir.png?v=1727823580"},{"product_id":"pioneer-block-23-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Saint Clair Pioneer Block 23 Masters Block Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\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\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eColour:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGarnet red.\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\"\u003eNotes of fresh hedgerow berries and bramble combine with savoury aromatics.\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\"\u003eA bright palate displaying complex spice notes and red cherry flavours. The structure is elegant and silky with a long lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgeing:\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 wine will continue to develop and surprise for at least another five years from vintage date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyle Thompson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRegion:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBenmorven Road, Southern Valleys, Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil: Clay-based soil with a small amount of light coloured gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTopography: Gradual north-facing slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClimate: A diurnal shift with very warm days followed by cool nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegional characteristics and 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\"\u003eWarm days and cooler nights with clay rich vigour-moderating soils all contribute to the small berries which gives this wine power, concentration, intensity and a deep rich colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking:\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 harvested when it had reached full physiological ripeness and maximum flavour maturity. At the winery the fruit was held cold for five days prior to fermentation to help extract maximum flavour and to enhance colour stability.\u003cbr\u003eSpecially selected cultured yeast were used to carry out the primary alcoholic fermentation, during which the fermenting must was hand plunged up to six times daily at the peak of fermentation. At dryness the wine was pressed, then racked off gross lees to a mixture of 15 per cent new French oak and older seasoned 225 litre oak barriques.\u003cbr\u003eDuring maturation the barrels were regularly tasted until the right balance was achieved (seven months). During this time in oak, the young wine completed malolactic fermentation. The wine was then carefully extracted from oak, blended and prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 sourced predominantly from a single vineyard on Ben Morven Road just west of the township of Blenheim. Traditionally harvested mid-season and typically produces a deep coloured wine with intense dark fruit, concentration and power.\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\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\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\"\u003eAcidity 5.5g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH 3.56\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\"\u003eAn ideal match with lamb or slow-roasted crispy pork belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes PDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_23_Master_Block_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1714536343\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to open the 2022 tasting notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018_Saint_Clair_Pioner_Block_23_Master_Block_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1637182831\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_23_Master_Block_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1637182921\"\u003e | 2017\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2016_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_23_Master_Block_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1637182937\"\u003e2016\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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":"Named after Les and Sonia Masters who once managed this Saint Clair vineyard.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":42069706735835,"sku":"SC 22 PIN P23 12","price":480.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":42069706768603,"sku":"SC 22 PIN P23 6","price":240.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":42069706834139,"sku":"SC 22 PIN P23 1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/PBPIN22.png?v=1714535665"},{"product_id":"saint-clair-pioneer-block-23-master-block-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Saint Clair Pioneer Block 23 Master Block Pinot Noir 2018","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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eColour:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarnet red.\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\u003eCrushed dried herb and summer mixed berries with a hint of dark chocolate.\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 full-bodied Pinot Noir with flavours of red fruit and hints of coffee bean. This wine has a fine tannin structure with a silky texture and a long finish.\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\u003ePerfect for drinking immediately this wine will continue to develop and surprise for at least another five years from vintage date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyle Thompson and Stewart Maclennan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRegion:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenmorven Road, Southern Valleys, Marlborough. \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\u003eSoil: Clay-based soil with a small amount of light coloured gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopography: Gradual north-facing slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate: A diurnal shift with very warm days followed by cool nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional characteristics and contribution to uniqueness of flavours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm days and cooler nights with clay rich vigour-moderating soils all contribute to the small berries which gives this wine power, concentration, intensity and a deep rich colour.\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 harvested when it had reached full physiological ripeness and maximum flavour maturity. At the winery the fruit was held cold for five days prior to fermentation to help extract maximum flavour and to enhance colour stability. seven per cent of whole cluster were added to the fermentation to add a stems component to the mix.\u003cbr\u003eSpecially selected cultured yeast were used to carry out the primary alcoholic fermentation, during which the fermenting must was hand plunged up to six\u003cbr\u003etimes daily at the peak of fermentation. At dryness the wine was pressed, then racked off gross lees to a mixture of 20 per cent new French oak and older seasoned 225 litre oak barriques. During maturation the barrels were regularly tasted until the right balance was achieved (ten months). During this time in oak, the young wine completed malolactic fermentation. The wine was then carefully extracted from oak, blended and prepared for bottling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was sourced predominantly from a single vineyard on Ben Morven Road just west of the township of Blenheim. Traditionally harvested mid-season and typically produces a deep coloured wine with intense dark fruit, concentration and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\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 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\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol 13.5% v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity 5.5g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH 3.56\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\u003eAn ideal match with lamb or slow-roasted crispy pork belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes PDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pioneer Block 23 Master Block Pinot Noir 2018\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018_Saint_Clair_Pioner_Block_23_Master_Block_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1637182831\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to open the 2018 tasting notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_23_Master_Block_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1637182921\"\u003e 2017\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2016_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_23_Master_Block_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1637182937\"\u003e2016\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":"Named after Les and Sonia Masters who once managed this Saint Clair vineyard.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":46555177779419,"sku":"SC 18 PIN P23 12","price":480.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":46555177812187,"sku":"SC 18 PIN P23 6","price":240.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":46555177844955,"sku":"SC 18 PIN P23 1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/PBPIN22.png?v=1714535665"},{"product_id":"saint-clair-pioneer-block-23-master-block-pinot-noir-375ml","title":"Saint Clair Pioneer Block 23 Master Block Pinot Noir | 375ml","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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eColour:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarnet red.\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\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249854537 BCX0\"\u003eDark berry fruit aromas with vanilla and light spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249854537 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW240317847 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240317847 BCX0\"\u003eAn elegant palate showing delicious black cherry\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW240317847 BCX0\"\u003eflavours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240317847 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elaced with a touch of vanilla. The structure is silky and refined with a long toasty finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240317847 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW240317847 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":180,\"469777462\":[360],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180766876 BCX0\"\u003ePerfect for drinking\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180766876 BCX0\"\u003eimmediately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180766876 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis wine will continue to develop and surprise for at least another five years from vintage date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyle Thompson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRegion:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenmorven Road, Southern Valleys, Marlborough. \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\u003eSoil: Clay-based soil with a small amount of light coloured gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopography: Gradual north-facing slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate: A diurnal shift with very warm days followed by cool nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional characteristics and contribution to uniqueness of flavours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-AU\" class=\"TextRun SCXW49904648 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49904648 BCX0\"\u003eWarm days and cooler nights with clay rich vigour-moderating soils all contribute to the small berries which gives this wine power, concentration,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49904648 BCX0\"\u003eintensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49904648 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a deep rich colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW49904648 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003eThe fruit was harvested when it had reached full physiological ripeness and maximum\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003eflavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ematurity. 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At\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003edryness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe wine was pressed, then racked\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003eo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003eff gross lees to a mixture of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003eper cent new French oak and older seasoned 225\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003elitre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoak barriques. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW180198458 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":180,\"469777462\":[720],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003eDuring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003ematuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe barrels were regularly tasted until the right balance was achieved (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003enine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003emonths).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDuring this time in oak, the young wine completed malolactic fermentation. The wine was then carefully extracted from oak,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003eblended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180198458 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand prepared for bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW180198458 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":120,\"335559740\":180,\"469777462\":[720],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231482719 BCX0\"\u003eThe fruit was sourced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231482719 BCX0\"\u003epredominant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231482719 BCX0\"\u003ely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231482719 BCX0\"\u003efrom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231482719 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea single vineyard on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW231482719 BCX0\"\u003eBenmorven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231482719 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231482719 BCX0\"\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231482719 BCX0\"\u003eoad just west of the township of Blenheim. Traditionally harvested mid-season and typically produces a deep coloured wine with intense dark fruit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231482719 BCX0\"\u003econcentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231482719 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\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 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\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\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\u003epH 3.38\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW181946979 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181946979 BCX0\"\u003en ideal match with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181946979 BCX0\"\u003ecrispy skinned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181946979 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181946979 BCX0\"\u003eslow\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181946979 BCX0\"\u003eroast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181946979 BCX0\"\u003eed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181946979 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epork belly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW181946979 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":2,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":336}'\u003e \u003c\/span\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\/2021_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_23_Master_Block_Pinot_Noir_375ml.pdf?v=1773095051\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pioneer Block 23 Master Block Pinot Noir 2021\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to open the 2021 tasting notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Named after Les and Sonia Masters who once managed this Saint Clair vineyard.","offers":[{"title":"24 Bottle Case","offer_id":48335749873883,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_23_Master_Block_2021_375ml.png?v=1773095345"}],"url":"https:\/\/saintclair.co.nz\/collections\/pinot-noir\/vintage-2025.oembed","provider":"Saint Clair Family Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}