"Lifted delicate aromatics with red currant, raspberry, black current and spice are prevalent on the nose; the palate is round and full with lots of bright juicy fruits, raspberries, blackcurrant and ripe red cherry perfectly balanced by the acidity which blends seamlessly with light powdered tannin and toasty oak."
The 2011 vintage won Gold at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2012: "A delightful Pinot showing perfumed aromas of red cherry, floral and nutmeg. The palate is delicately poised with fine texture and bright flavours, finishing elegantly dry.""
From 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. Top International accolades include the trophy to Saint Clair/Matt Thomson for White Winemaker of the Year at the London International Wine Challenge, September 2008 and the coveted trophy for Best New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2005. Saint Clair Family Estate also has the distinction of being the first New Zealand wine company to win major international trophies for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir in the same year.
This wine is named after the Doctor’s Creek that runs through the home block vineyard of Saint Clair’s owners, Neal and Judy Ibbotson.
