2011 Saint Clair Pioneer Block 43 Degrees Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc

Block 3 extends St.Clair's fascinating range of Sauvignon Blancs expressing origin and site. Rather than sourcing fruit from multiple vineyards of varying qualities and blending to create a 'beige' wine of broad appeal, these single vineyard releases up the intensity and complexity for winelovers.

Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with a light greenish tinge on the edges and watery hue. The nose displays pronounced aromas of ripe passionfruit, citrus and ripe gooseberry with some green apple end notes. Intense palate flavours of passionfruit are followed by some citrus, green apple, a hint of white currant, lime and mineral. Superb concentration. Clean crisp acid finish with long persistent passionfruit, lime, green apple and mineral aftertaste.
Drink now (2012).
Alc 13.5%