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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 20 Cash Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Wine Review

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 20 Cash Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 20 Cash Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Dillons Point, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $28.95

Drink: 2019-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Saint Clair Family Estate

Agent: PMA Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Medium-bodied and layered with melon, bright apple, grapefruit, gooseberry, grassy and herbal flavours on the palate, this is a zesty, vibrant New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau Valley, South Island. Matt Thomson and Hamish Clark are the wine makers of this single vineyard wine.

Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: shellfish, Caesar salad, crispy calamari, crab cakes.

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This Saint Clair Pioneer Block 20 Cash Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017 was reviewed on July 5, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Daniel O'Keefe rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

An expressive Sauvignon Blanc with a healthy body showing more fruit than vegetal character. Aromas of gooseberry, lemon, lime, and passion fruit are accented by bell pepper and freshly cut grass. Zingy acidity on this extra dry yet fruity Savvy really drives home the food friendly nature of the style and draws out the finish with replays of citrus. Great choice for grilled fish and raw shellfish.
From Dillons Point, Marlborough, South Island, Saint Clair Pioneer Block 20 Cash Block 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, medium-bodied, zesty SB sourced from a single vineyard. Clean and fresh with white melon, yellow apple, tropical fruit and grassy flavours on the palate. Has the acidity to pair with rich dishes like seafood Alfredo and Coquilles St. Jacques. - Community Wine Reviews

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