Saint Clair Family Estate
Marlborough Pinot Noir
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Zippy acidity. Really funky nose. Kind of smelled like a wet fart at first, but it came around with a little time with almost a sanguine like nose. Nice.
Zippy acidity. Really funky nose. Kind of smelled like a wet fart at first, but it came around with a little time with almost a sanguine like nose. Nice.
May 18th, 2015Dark red berries, cocoa and cola, baking spices on the nose of Saint Clair 2012 Pinot Noir. The acidity is firm and bright, complimenting the smokey herbed red fruits. Medium body, this would kill a roast chicken!
Dark red berries, cocoa and cola, baking spices on the nose of Saint Clair 2012 Pinot Noir. The acidity is firm and bright, complimenting the smokey herbed red fruits. Medium body, this would kill a roast chicken!
Mar 14th, 2015
The nose is exactly what I expect from a kiwi Pinot Noir : black forest fruits, cherry, pomegranate, hay, earth and an oaky touch lurking in the rear. The palate is acid driven but doesn't lack structure and shows some matter : a stellar black forest fruits note shines all through it, there is some width in midpalate with a bit of grip and a vivid mouthfeel gives way to some edgy, lively tannins before a long and fresh finish with fruits and some of these oaky notes which are consistent with the nose. This is not a bad at all but could benefit from a couple of years of aging.
The nose is exactly what I expect from a kiwi Pinot Noir : black forest fruits, cherry, pomegranate, hay, earth and an oaky touch lurking in the rear. The palate is acid driven but doesn't lack structure and shows some matter : a stellar black forest fruits note shines all through it, there is some width in midpalate with a bit of grip and a vivid mouthfeel gives way to some edgy, lively tannins before a long and fresh finish with fruits and some of these oaky notes which are consistent with the nose. This is not a bad at all but could benefit from a couple of years of aging.
Aug 15th, 2022Saint Clair Origin
Pinot Noir, 2020
13 %
Nr 16015
109:-
Kryddig, nyanserad smak med fatkaraktär, inslag av skogshallon, ingefära, choklad, jordgubbar och vanilj. Serveras vid cirka 16°C till lättare rätter av ljust kött eller till rätter av stekt fisk.
Saint Clair Origin
Pinot Noir, 2020
13 %
Nr 16015
109:-
Kryddig, nyanserad smak med fatkaraktär, inslag av skogshallon, ingefära, choklad, jordgubbar och vanilj. Serveras vid cirka 16°C till lättare rätter av ljust kött eller till rätter av stekt fisk.
Forgot I had before. Still real solid. A fruity Pinot with some bite
Forgot I had before. Still real solid. A fruity Pinot with some bite
Nov 28th, 2021Lovely wine. Half the star for a strawberry: added freshness and lightness to the wine. Maybe it's not bold but very pleasant, light with mild tannins (but with an oak and a vanilla) short finish.
Lovely wine. Half the star for a strawberry: added freshness and lightness to the wine. Maybe it's not bold but very pleasant, light with mild tannins (but with an oak and a vanilla) short finish.
Aug 20th, 2020


