{"product_id":"vicars-choice-sauvignon-blanc-2026","title":"Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2026","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\u003ePale green.\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\u003ePungent aromas of tropical passionfruit, blackcurrant and citrus combined with a delicate green thread.\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\u003eCrisp and refreshing with zesty flavours of gooseberry, blackcurrant and white stone fruit. A bright burst of citrus and a salty minerality leads to a long, lingering 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\u003ePerfect for drinking immediately, this Sauvignon Blanc will be at its best over the next two 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\u003eStewart Maclennan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinemaking and Viticulture:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines were pruned using three or four cane vertical shoot positioning (VSP). Each vineyard’s yield is managed appropriately and is dependent upon the ability to ripen clean, quality grapes to their desired flavour spectrum.\u003cbr\u003eFruit was sourced from vineyards throughout Marlborough, predominantly in the lower Wairau sub-region. The fruit was carefully monitored throughout maturity and was harvested upon reaching optimum flavour development and ripeness. Transported to the winery with haste and pressed off with minimal skin contact, the resulting juice was cool fermented in stainless steel to retain freshness and varietal flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol 13% v\/v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidual sugar 3.75g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity 7.5g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH 3.15\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\u003eEnjoy with garlic prawns or Thai-style chicken salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes PDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2025_Vicar_s_Choice_Sauvignon_Blanc.pdf?v=1764661349\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Tasting Note\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2024_Vicars_Choice_Sauvignon_Blanc_888777f5-2fa1-4361-a939-92901a909ff8.pdf?v=1740614160\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\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_Vicars_Choice_Sauvignon_Blanc_888777f5-2fa1-4361-a939-92901a909ff8.pdf?v=1740614160\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2024\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e| \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2023_Saint_Clair_Pioneer_Block_3_Sauvignon_Blanc.pdf?v=1740608113\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2023\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2022_Vicar_s_Choice_Sauvignon_Blanc.pdf?v=1695758644\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2021_Vicar_s_Choice_Sauvignon_Blanc.pdf?v=1643136863\" title=\"Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2021\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e| 2021\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2020_Saint_Clair_Vicar_s_Choice_Sauvignon_Blanc.pdf?v=1625084773\"\u003e2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2018-Saint-Clair-Vicars-Choice-Sauvignon-Blanc.pdf?v=1628488822\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2017-Saint-Clair-Vicars-Choice-Sauvignon-Blanc.pdf?v=1628488822\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2016-Saint-Clair-Vicars-Choice-Sauvignon-Blanc.pdf?v=1628488822\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2016\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/2015-Saint-Clair-Vicars-Choice-Sauvignon-Blanc.pdf?v=1628488822\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards and Accolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points, 5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"It's beautifully lifted on the nose, showing kiwifruit, pineapple, feijoa and lime zest aromas. The palate delivers excellent fruit intensity together with juicy acidity, finishing long and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2026\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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":"A classic example of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with intense flavours of gooseberry, blackcurrant and citrus.","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":42345177809115,"sku":"SC 26 SAB VC 12","price":192.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":42345177841883,"sku":"SC 26 SAB VC 6","price":96.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":42345177874651,"sku":"SC 26 SAB VC 1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/2855\/6471\/files\/SaintClairVicar_sChoiceSauvignonBlanc2026.png?v=1786673927","url":"https:\/\/saintclair.co.nz\/products\/vicars-choice-sauvignon-blanc-2026","provider":"Saint Clair Family Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}