St Clair Wines

Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Grapes were originally supplied to local wine companies; however a desire to extend the quality achieved in the vineyard through to the finished wine led to the establishment of Saint Clair Estate Wines.

From 1994 when wines from the first vintage all won medals including gold, the name Saint Clair has been synonymous with quality and 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 and the coveted trophy for Best New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2005.

Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc, Saint Clair Pioneer Block 14 Doctor's Creek Pinot Noir, Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay

Saint Clair Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - 15 Years in the Making

Saint Clair Family Estate Marlborough is celebrating 15 vintages with the release of the Saint Clair Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009.

The new vintage of the Saint Clair Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc contains intense powerful aromas and a full elegant palate, which is perfect for immediate consumption. The palate is dominated by fresh passionfruit flavours with well-balanced acidity and a long lingering finish.

The combination of site selection, viticulture expertise, superior winemaking and quality selection, from a passionate team has created a quality product, which has positioned Saint Clair Family Estate as a leading New Zealand wine producer.

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