Saint Clair2009 Noble Riesling ‘Godfreys Creek Reserve’, Saint Clair, 375ml
Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandVintage: 2009
This 12-year-old example of Saint Clair’s Noble Riesling dessert wine is stunning and a very rare beast indeed. Deliciously complex with a bouquet of soft dried apricots and creamed honey that carries through to the pallet. Lime zest and a hint of beeswax intermingle with the creamed honey and apricots, lingering in the mouth for what seems an eternity. This is topped off with a spicy ginger finish.
Enjoy with soft cheeses, dried fruits, apple or apricot pie with freshly whipped cream or a fresh summer fruit salad.
Why we love it
A fantastic wine for blue cheese!
Whats in the bottle
100% Riesling
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£31.50
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Description
Neal and Judy Ibbotson were pioneers in the Marlborough wine industry, first planting vineyards in the valley in 1978 and then establishing Saint Clair Family Estate in 1994. They own 160 hectares of vineyards in 10 different Marlborough locations chosen specifically for the attributes of their individual “terroir” and ability to produce top-quality grapes. Neal Ibbotson combines his extensive expertise in viticulture with the talent of one of New Zealand’s leading winemaking teams led by Jarrah Prior. Since 1994, when wines from the first vintage all won medals including gold, the name Saint Clair has been synonymous with quality and its award-winning record continues today. This is a sentiment shared by Bob Campbell MW, who says “Saint Clair now makes the country’s and perhaps the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc”.
The grapes were whole bunch pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with a specially selected yeast strain. Fermentation was arrested at the point where the residual sugar was in perfect balance with the natural acidity. The wine was aged in stainless steel to retain the purity of fruit.
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