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Wairau Reserve

2008 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

The Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough is a delightful white wine that truly embodies the character of its renowned region. This vintage carries a light body, making it an easy-drinking option for any occasion. The acidity is bright and invigorating, providing a refreshing quality that perfectly balances the wine's fruit-forward nature. On the palate, expect an intensity of vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavors, which harmoniously intertwine with subtle herbaceous notes, showcasing the varietal's signature style. This Sauvignon Blanc is bone dry, allowing the crispness and purity of the fruit to shine through without any lingering sweetness. Ideal for pairing with seafood or simply enjoying on its own, it is a wonderful expression of Marlborough's exceptional terroir.

Tasting notes:


Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Green Apple

Green Apple

Passionfruit

Passionfruit

Flavor profile:


Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Very Light

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Marlborough
Marlborough

New Zealand's Marlborough region is arguably its most important, a name synonymous with the country's distinctive world-class Sauvignon Blancs. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—with its tropical fruit, gooseberry and herbaceous notes—is one of a kind. And it is all thanks to Marlborough's terroir: a large, gravelly river valley inland of Cloudy Bay at the northeast tip of the South Island, it enjoys long, warm, maritime-influenced summers. But Marlborough isn't only about Sauvignon Blanc. The region also produces exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling wine and both dry and sweet Riesling.

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