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A deliciously complex desert wine showing flavours of luscious pear & stone fruit along with a hint of beeswax. Golden in colour. An enticing bouquet of soft dried apricot dipped in honey & underlying notes of orange blossom. The palate shows luscious pear & stone fruit with a hint of beeswax & a long lingering honey & lemon zest finish. This wine is drinking beautifully now but will age well & further develop complexity for 6-10 years. Serve chilled with ripened soft cheeses or dried fruits. It is also a beautiful match with fresh fruit salad or an apricot pie with whipped cream. Awards Trophy Champion Dessert Wine, Bragato Wine Awards 2011 Gold, Sommelier Wine Awards, UK May 2012 Gold, Bragato Wine Awards 2011 Silver, New Zealand International Wine Show 2011 Pure Gold, Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2011 ...

From 1994 when wines from the first vintage all won medals including gold, the name Saint Clair has been synonymous with quality & its award-winning record continues today. Top International accolades include the trophy to Saint Clair/ Matt Thomson for White Winemaker of the Year at the London International Wine Challenge, September 2008 & the coveted trophy for Best New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2005. Saint Clair Family Estate also has the distinction of being the first New Zealand wine company to win major international trophies for Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir in the same year. A full & crisp, powerful wine with intense aromas & flavours of passion fruit, blackcurrant, underlying gooseberry & herbal tones. Mouth-watering acidity is balanced by a full yet elegant palate that leads to a long lingering finish. An ideal wine with fresh seafood or white meat. ...

Bright ruby red. Very pretty & aromatic on the nose with floral notes mixed with dark cherries & a touch of spice. Elegant & aromatic with lots of succulent ripe black cherries, aromatic boysenberries & black currant. French oak has added a rich complex toasty finish. Perfect for drinking immediately this wine will continue to develop for at least another five years from vintage date. This Pioneer Block Pinot Noir is perfectly matched with spring lamb, sweet potatoes & roast vegetables. ...

A rounded luscious Pinot Noir with aromatic floral notes combined with red berries & subtle earthy richness. Full-bodied on the palate, with Morello cherry flavours & a fine silky structure showing fresh vanilla pod, blackberry & blueberry with spice on the finish. ...

This wine is named Bull Block after the stud Jersey bulls who previously grazed on a paddock on this site. Dense crimson. Lifted notes of boysenberry & black cherries with toasty oak notes. A delicious, luscious wine with ripe flavours of black cherries, dark plums & boysenberries. This wine has a fine tannin structure which complements the lifted spicy French oak. Perfect for drinking immediately this wine will continue to develop for at least another 5 years from vintage date. Best with full flavoured lamb or beef Awards Trophy, Nova Scotia Port of Wines Tasting Competition (Canada) 2011 Top New Zealand Wine Gold, Sommelier Wine Awards
- 2011 London Silver, Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2011 Silver, Marlborough Wine Show 2011
- NZ 4 Stars, Tiz Wine Pinot Noir Tasting May 2011

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Pale gold. On the nose this wine has delicate aromas of white peach, almonds & grapefruit laced with touches of spice & honeysuckle. Medium-bodied with appealing flavours of stone fruit, grapefruit & underlying clove, cinnamon & savoury oak notes. The palate is bright, elegant, youthful & creamy, with soft acidity & a lingering finish. Perfect for drinking immediately this Chardonnay will be at its best over the next two to three years maturing into a fuller more complex wine. Enjoy with seafood with cream-based sauces, mild Asian curries or pasta. ...

Deep red ruby. Dense aromas of dark fruits with hints of spice & savoury oak. A delicious Merlot with ripe blackberries & Black Doris plum along with rich Christmas cake spice. A smooth powdery tannin structure supports an elegant & stylish palate with well-balanced acidity & savoury oak finish. Drinking well already, this wine will continue to develop for up to five years from vintage date. Ideal with barbequed or grilled beef or lamb. ...

Pale gold. An intense & complex nose with aromas of white peach, honeysuckle & savoury oak notes. A deliciously full-bodied & rich wine with complex stone fruit flavours & a touch of spice supported by underlying savoury oak notes & subtle bread-crust characters. The palate is elegant & full with firm & well balanced acidity & a lingering finish. Perfect for drinking immediately this Chardonnay will age well in the bottle with careful cellaring for up to five years from vintage date. Perfect with salmon, rich cream-based sauces or roast chicken. ...

A lush, full-bodied Pinot Noir with well-integrated tannins & firm acidity. Ripe cherry & rich plum dominate the palate, supported by subtle hints of rich coffee. Deep ruby colour Ripe black cherry, boysenberry & black plum with lifted notes of violets & savoury toasty oak. A full-bodied rich wine with well integrated tannins, firm acidity & intense concentration. Ripe black cherry & dark plums dominate the palate, supported by a subtle hint of rich coffee & chocolaty silky tannin. French oak lends elegance, structural support & savoury smoky notes. Drinking beautifully now, this wine will continue to improve with cellaring of five years & beyond. Ideally matched with a game or lamb dish served with mushrooms or a rich savoury sauce. ...