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St Clair Pioneer Block Pinot Noir

Marlborough, New Zealand

Marlborough is putting Central Otago on the back foot! With New World flavours of redcurrant, cherries and raspberries this Pinot is bold and elegant at the same time.

Saint Clair Pioneer Block Pinot Noir is a single-vineyard red wine from Marlborough, New Zealand. Sourced from carefully selected parcels known for their distinct microclimates, this Pinot Noir showcases the precision and vibrancy for which Marlborough has become known. Fermented in small open-top vats and aged in French oak, it’s a wine that combines bright fruit with subtle structure.

Aromas of dark cherry, plum, and spice with a hint of forest floor. The palate is silky and balanced, with flavours of red berry, black tea, and toasted oak, finishing with soft tannins and gentle acidity.

Contains sulphites.

  • Grilled duck, mushroom risotto, roast pork, beetroot salad, soft cheeses

Each “Pioneer Block” wine comes from a uniquely identified site, named in honour of Marlborough’s early settlers—highlighting the diversity of terroir within the region.

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Wine Characteristics

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Colour

Red

Grape

Pinot Noir

ABV

13.5%

Stock status

Currently out of stock

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