Saint Clair Family Estate

Tasting Notes Colour: Deep garnet. Aroma: Perfumed red berry aromas combine with notes of charry oak. Palate: Elegant with bright red cherry and ripe red berry fruit flavours. The palate has a rich, round mouthfeel with silky tannin and a touch of charry oak onthe finish. Ageing: Perfect for drinking immediately this wine will continue to develop for the next five years from vintage date. Winemaking and Viticulture Winemakers: Kyle Thompson Region: Lower Waihopai Valley directly west of the township of Blenheim. Terroir: Soils: Clay based.Topography: Even flat site with a very slight northerly aspect.Climate: Warm daytime temperatures with cool nights. Regional characteristics and contribution to uniqueness of flavours: The clay based soil provides a vigour-moderating environment conducive to growing top quality Pinot Noir. Winemaking: The fruit was harvested when it had reached full physiological ripeness and maximum flavour maturity. At the winery the fruit was held cold for five day