Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 Chardonnay 2010, Marlborough, South Island
Chardonnay
Marlborough, New Zealand
$20.75 (317651)
Critic Reviews (2)
This is a single block chardonnay from the Omaka Valley, one of three Southern Valleys within Marlborough, that have...
Clean, gently spicy and oaky off the top, with a solid measure of ripe citrus and orchard fruit; the palate is...
Community Reviews (2)
Bright gold in colour with a medium intense nose.
This Chard could compete with wines double its price
Positives: This wine features medium toasted spicy oak, lemon, pineapple, peach, Northern Spy apple, ginger, caramelized sugar & roasted marshmallow. Full body and with good acidity, a long length & the alcohol is well integrated.
Negatives: None
Interesting Point: Single vineyard whose grapes were mostly handpicked.
Drink now or over the next 7 years on its own or pair it with Cornish hen.
Tasted: 7 February 2014
Top Pick
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9+/10 (Clearance Price 10/10) Total: 18.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5
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