{"product_id":"saint-clair-pioneer-block-15-strip-block-pinot-noir-ladder-pack","title":"Saint Clair Pioneer Block 15 Strip Block Pinot Noir 2018, 2022, 2024 'Ladder Pack'","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore just how well Marlborough Pinot Noir can age as you enjoy three delicious vintages of our Saint Clair Pioneer Block 15 'Strip Block' Pinot Noir. The special ladder pack contains either one (3-pack), or two (6-pack) bottles of each vintage - 2018, 2022 and 2024.\u003cbr\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\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\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\u003cp\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\/2022_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_15_Strip_Block_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1734569832\"\u003e2022\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\/2024_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_15_Strip_Block_Pinot_Noir.pdf?v=1794110786\" title=\"Saint Clair Pioneer Block 15 Pinot Noir 2024\"\u003e2024\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\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":"The Strip 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":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":51062582247643,"sku":"SC 22 PIN P15 6","price":208.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Bottle Case","offer_id":51062582280411,"sku":"SC 22 PIN P15 1","price":110.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/SaintClairPioneerBlock15PinotNoirLadder_1.png?v=1794111020","url":"https:\/\/saintclair.co.nz\/products\/saint-clair-pioneer-block-15-strip-block-pinot-noir-ladder-pack","provider":"Saint Clair Family Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}