Saint Clair Pioneer Block 17 'Plateau Block' Merlot 2016
Grapes for the Saint Clair Pioneer Block 17 Merlot are sourced from a single vineyard within the Gimblett Gravels wine-growing area of Hawke’s Bay, in New Zealand's North Island, the perfect location for the production of outstanding quality fruit. This is a rich, full bodied and complex Merlot that displays aromas of wild blackberry and ripe plum alongside leather, espresso coffee and a hint of spice. The silky smooth palate is layered with ripe dark berries, damson plums and dark chocolate and leads to a long, persistent finish.
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The Producer Saint Clair Family Estate | Marlborough
Neal and Judy Ibbotson were pioneers of New Zealand's Marlborough wine industry, first planting vineyards in the valley in 1978 and then establishing Saint Clair Family Estate in 1994. They presently own 160 hectares of vineyard in 10 different...
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The Region Hawkes Bay | New Zealand
Hawkes Bay is located on the eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island and is the country's second largest wine region with a respected 100+ year heritage in wine production. The various topography and wide range of soil types - from fertile silty loam’s to free-draining shingle...
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The Primary Grape Wine By Grape Variety | Merlot
Merlot is a very popular red wine grape variety with big red and black fruit flavours of raspberries, ripe strawberries, plum and blackberry, giving the wine a softer taste. It is invaluable in the production or red wines from Bordeaux, particularly...