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Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Bright Light Sauvignon Blanc 2023

A ‘lighter’ way to enjoy the intensity and flavours of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Bright Light Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Bright Light Sauvignon Blanc 2023
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Tasting Notes
Colour:

Pale green.

Aroma:

Fresh aromas of blackcurrant, green capsicum and lifted apple blossom.

Palate:

A crisp and refreshing palate bursting with herbaceous flavours of ripe greens, currant and nettle. This wine is ‘lighter’ in alcohol than the standard equivalent, with no compromise on tropical flavour intensity or complexity.

Ageing Potential:

Perfect for drinking immediately or over the next three years.

Winemaking and Viticulture
Winemakers:

Stewart Maclennan 

Winemaking and Viticulture:

The fruit was sourced from selected vineyard sites located in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. Grapes were harvested at optimum flavour intensity before the sugar levels became too high. This allowed the production of a wine lower in alcohol but rich in flavour. The grapes were machine harvested at cool temperatures and processed immediately to minimise skin contact. The juice was cool fermented in stainless steel to retain varietal character and freshness. Fermentation was stopped to retain some residual sugar in order to give the wine palate weight.

Wine Analysis
Wine Analysis:

Alcohol 9.5% v/v

Residual sugar 8.81g/litre

Acidity 8.5g/litre

pH 3.35

Food Match 
Our Food Match Recommendation:

An ideal lunch time wine or aperitif. A perfect match for seafood or a fresh summer salad.

Vegan Friendly 

Tasting Notes PDF
Click here to view the 2023 tasting notes as a PDF.
Previous Vintages Tasting Notes:

2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015

 

Awards and Accolades 

91 Points - Sam Kim: Wine Orbit, 2024

"Pristine and elegantly fragrant, showing raspberry, crunchy apple, kiwifruit and lime zest aromas, followed by a lively palate that's light and refreshing. Delightfully charming and immediately appealing."

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