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With trophies and gold medals galore in recent years, Saint Clair capped it all off with six gold-medal winning Sauvignon Blancs at the 2006 Air New Zealand Wine Awards. Yet they also fashion frisky Riesling, creamy Omaka Reserve Chardonnay and value plus pinot noir. Nuff said.’
Charles Gill, Wine Writer The Daily News

Press Releases

01/08/10: 2010 SAINT CLAIR MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC HITS THE SHELF

Saint Clair Family Estate is pleased to announce the release of its flagship varietal for 2010. The new 2010 vintage Saint Clair Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and the Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc are about to hit the shelves both in New Zealand and internationally.

08/06/10: Suitcasses Packed with Gold

Saint Clair Family Estate owners Neal and Judy Ibbotson have just returned from their annual visit to London where they showcased their wines at the world’s most elaborate trade show of the year – The London Wine Trade Fair. They returned with suitcases packed with gold from recent international show success.

04/05/10: SAINT CLAIR FAMILY ESTATE PARTY JUST BEGINNING!

Saint Clair Family Estate celebrated the end of a successful vintage on Friday night with a gathering of staff, including interns from around the world, family, growers and friends. Although that party is over, the real excitement is now in the tank working its magic.

29/04/10: Saint Clair Family Estate Takes a Bow on the Global Stage

Saint Clair Family Estate confirms its position as a global wine brand through recent international show success.

28/03/10: Saint Clair Sways to Sorbet

Award winning Marlborough winery Saint Clair Family Estate has truly embraced the summer with the creation of a Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc Sorbet.

22/03/10: Saint Clair Family Estate Champion of Sauvignon Blanc!

Saint Clair Family Estate has been awarded the Guala Closures Trophy for the Champion Sauvignon Blanc at the Royal Easter Show Wine Awards for the Saint Clair Pioneer Block 6 Oh! Block Sauvignon Blanc 2009. This was announced at the trophy presentation dinner held in Auckland ASB showgrounds on Saturday night (March, 20).

16/03/10: Abundant Ready to Pick Web Harvest

Saint Clair have long been recognised as pioneers of the Marlborough wine industry, and have become one of New Zealand’s most awarded wineries. As well as their expertise in the vineyards, the winery and the markets, they have extended this strive for excellence to their internet website.

02/02/10: Award Winning Wine from India to Germany

Following a stellar 2009, Saint Clair Family Estate is once again celebrating top honours with its Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - judged best white wine at the Indian Wine Challenge Show.

13/01/10: Wine Tasting with a Difference

With New Years’ resolutions made - now is time for you to take action to run the talk. Enter in the 4th annual Saint Clair Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday 8th May 2010 a half marathon with a difference, among the famous grapevines of Marlborough.

06/11/09: Saint Clair Cleans up at Casino

The Christchurch Casino Sauvignon Blanc Charity Award 2009 was held on Thursday 5 November, where 50 finalists were featured in an industry tasting at The Grand Café.

21/09/09: Victory in the NZ International Wine Show and Tri Nations

The awards evening of the 2009 New Zealand International Wine Show held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Saturday 19th September announced trophy success for Saint Clair Family Estate. The Saint Clair Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Block Sauvignon Blanc 2009 was awarded Eurowine Champion Sauvignon Blanc trophy being singled out by the judges as the ‘Best of the Best’.

07/09/09: Decanter International Trophy Success for Saint Clair Family Estate

One of the most prestigious and influential wine competitions in the wine industry has awarded Saint Clair Family Estate one of the highest distinctions possible based on variety. The Saint Clair Pioneer Block 12 Lone Gum Gewurztraminer 2008 has been awarded the International Trophy for the best Dry Aromatic over 10 pounds.