Saint Clair Hawke’s Bay Origin Viognier 2019

- Winestate Hawke’s Bay Tasting 2021 - 4 ½ Stars Tasting Notes Colour:

Pale gold. Aroma:

Burnt orange, white peach and fragrant almond blossom laced with impressions of clove and nutmeg spice. Palate:

A rich, textural palate with flavours of ripe green apple and apricot. Lifted notes of orange zest add freshness to a weighty mid palate leading to a subtle spicy note on the finish. Ageing Potential:

An early drinking variety, at its best within three years of vintage date. Winemaking & Viticulture Winemakers:

Stewart Maclennan and Hamish Clark Winemaking and Viticulture:

Grapes were harvested from Saint Clair’s vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels wine growing district of Hawke’s Bay. The vigour moderating free-draining gravel is ideal for growing quality Viognier. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness, pressed off and settled. The juice was then transported to the Saint Clair winery in Marlborough where it was fermented in tank with selected yeast. Wine Analysis Wine Analysis:

Alcohol 13.0% v/v

Residual sugar 1.5g/litre

Acidity 5.0g/litre

pH 3.64 Food Match Our Food Match Recommendation:

Well matched with a large array of foods, but a perfect accompaniment for chargrilled chicken or pumpkin risotto.

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2017 Awards & Accolades

4.5 STARS - Winestate Hawke's Bay Tasting 2021