Gold Medal – Marlborough Wine Show 2024
Gold Medal – National Wine Show of Aotearoa New Zealand 2024
Winemaker Kyle Thomson describes this as "The Best of the Best". This delicious wine hails from a carefully selected parcel of Saint Clair’s renowned Delta vineyard, with an additional barrel selection to ensure only the finest make it to bottle. Vibrant, naturally bright fruit characters are beautifully layered with savoury nuances, delivering depth, complexity, and a seamless spread across the palate.
Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Intensely aromatic with black fruit characters and notes of flint. An elegant wine displaying flavours of dark cherry and crushed thyme combined with savoury notes. The palate is full bodied with silky tannin and toasted oak on the lingering finish.
Predominantly sourced from a single vineyard in the Delta region within the Southern Valleys sub-region of Marlborough. A naturally low cropping vineyard that produces tight bunches with small berries which intensifies the flavour and concentration of the wine. This wine contains clones 115 and a whole cluster component of 18 per cent. The vineyard was harvested at the optimum ripeness and flavour profile."
Rated Excellent & 93/100 Cameron Douglas MS, June 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"Bright red and ruby core leads to a bouquet of freshness and style lead by a varietal signature of cherry and purple flowers, blackcurrant and rose then layers of baking spice and earth smoke. On the palate a delicious wine with and exuberant freshness and texture. Dry with an abundance of fine polished tannins, medium+ acid line and flavour core that reflect the bouquet. Persistent with some youthful tautness, balanced and well made. Best from late 2026 through 2031+."
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Saint Clair Family Estate is a pioneering winery in Marlborough, New Zealand, owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson. The couple began their viticultural journey in 1978 by supplying grapes to other companies, but in 1994, they established their own winery to showcase the quality of their vineyards. The estate is named after the Sinclair family, who were the first settlers on the land. Saint Clair's mission is to produce world-class wines by combining Neal's expertise in viticulture, the unique Marlborough terroir, and a talented winemaking team.
The business remains a family affair, with the Ibbotsons' three children, Tony, Sarina, and Julie, involved in design, sales, and marketing, respectively. A strong focus on viticulture is central to their success, with Jarrah Prior leading the viticultural team. Since their inaugural vintage in 1994, which earned multiple medals, the winery has consistently received international acclaim and a reputation for producing high-quality wines that exceed customer expectations.
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Address: 13 Selmes Road, Blenheim
Marlborough, 7273
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