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Clair Family Estate now sits alongside Villa Maria as one of New Zealand’s most awarded wineries. And it’s nice to know it’s still New Zealand family-owned.

Deborah Walton and Peter Morice Timaru Herald, 3 November 2009

Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon

Awards & Accolades

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Major Awards

TrophiesGoldsBusiness Awards

Reserve Wines

Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc - 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002
Omaka Reserve Chardonnay - 2004 | 2001
Doctor's Creek Reserve Pinot Noir - 2003
Rapaura Reserve Merlot - 2001

Pioneer Block Wines

Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc - 2009
Pioneer Block 2 Swamp Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2006
Pioneer Block 3 43 Degrees Sauvignon Blanc - 2007
Pioneer Block 6 Oh Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2008 | 2006
Pioneer Block 11 Cell Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2007
Pioneer Block 19 Bird Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2009
Pioneer Block 9 Big John Riesling - 2007
Pioneer Block 12 Lone Gum Gewurztraminer - 2008 | 2007
Pioneer Block 5 Bull Block Pinot Noir - 2007
Pioneer Block 14 Doctor's Creek Pinot Noir - 2007

Premium Wines

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - 2009 | 2007 | 2005 | 2004
Marlborough Riesling - 2002
Marlborough Pinot Gris - 2007

Vicar's Choice Wines

Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc - 2008 | 2006

Reserve Wines

Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc - 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002
Omaka Reserve Chardonnay - 2007 | 2005 | 2004 | 2002 | 2001
Godfrey's Creek Reserve Pinot Gris - 2006 | 2004 | 2003
Doctors Creek Reserve Pinot Noir - 2005
Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir - 2007 | 2004 | 2003
Rapaura Reserve Merlot - 2006 | 2005 | 2001

Pioneer Block Wines

Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc - 2009 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Pioneer Block 2 Swamp Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2009 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Pioneer Block 3 43 Degrees Sauvignon Blanc - 2009 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Pioneer Block 6 Oh Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2008 | 2007 | 2006
Pioneer Block 7 Rowberry Sauvignon Blanc - 2006
Pioneer Block 8 Friars Sauvignon Blanc - 2006
Pioneer Block 11 Cell Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2007
Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2009 | 2008
Pioneer Block 19 Bird Block Sauvignon Blanc - 2009
Pioneer Block 4 Sawcut Chardonnay - 2007 | 2005
Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Chardonnay - 2007
Pioneer Block 11 Cell Block Chardonnay - 2008 | 2007 | 2006
Pioneer Block 9 Big John Riesling - 2007
Pioneer Block 5 Bull Block Pinot Gris - 2007
Pioneer Block 12 Lone Gum Gewurztraminer - 2008 | 2007
Pioneer Block 5 Bull Block Pinot Noir - 2007
Pioneer Block 14 Doctor's Creek Pinot Noir - 2007
Pioneer Block 15 Strip Pinot Noir - 2007
Pioneer Block 17 Bay Block Merlot - 2007

Premium Wines

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002
Marlborough Riesling - 2007 | 2002
Marlborough Pinot Gris - 2007
Marlborough Pinot Noir - 2007 | 2005 | 2004

Vicar's Choice Wines

Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc - 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Vicar's Choice Chardonnay - 2005
Vicar's Choice Merlot - 2005

NZ Business Achievement Awards 2009 – Highly Commended: NZ Business Excellence Foundation

Business Excellence Supreme Award 2008: Marlborough Chamber of Commerce 2008

International White Winemaker of the Year 2008: Matt Thomson, London International Wine Challenge 2008

New Zealand Winemaker of the Year 2008: Matt Thomson, Winestate Wine of the Year Awards 2008

Trophy Best Winery of the Show: NZ International Wine Show 2006

Trophy Innovation in Wine Presentation: International Wine and Spirit Competition 2006

Trophy for the Best New Zealand Wine Producer: International Wine and Spirit Competition, 2005

New Zealand Business Achievement Award Winner 2009

Trophy List:

Recent Trophies for Saint Clair Wines