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Vineyard: St. Clair
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Saint Clair Family Estate Vicar’s Choice Marlborough New Zealand Pinot Noir
13.5% alc.,
$14, screwcap. Imported by Winesellers LTD, Niles, IL. Owners Neal and Judy Ibbotson have a
relative who was a vicar in the Anglican Church. On a visit to Saint Clair, the vicar selected his
favorite barrels and the name was born. The winemaker is Matt Thomson.
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Moderately light reddish
color in the glass. Fresh aromas of dark red strawberries, raspberries and cherries. Fruit-driven,
featuring red fruits with complimentary oak in the background. Elegantly styled and smoothly textured
with mild tannins and a grapefruit-peel note on the finish. A relatively straightforward drink that offers value.
Good.
Reviewed October 2, 2012
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2006 Acacia St. Clair Vineyard Napa Carneros Pinot Noir
13,8%
alc., 200 cases, $75.
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The best and most flamboyant nose in the lineup
showing hi-tone strawberries and pleasing oak spice. The aromas
are duplicated in the flavors. Light and feathery, yet showing a fair
amount of tannin and ending with a tangy acidic edge.
Reviewed August 4, 2008
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2006 Acacia St. Clair Vineyard Napa Carneros Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., $95.
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Wondrous aromas of berry patch, bright strawberries, violets and cedar. Very
expressive flavors of cherries, berries, pomegranate with a persistent tang on the
clean finish. A vibrant wine that is hi-strung.
Reviewed June 16, 2009
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 Saint Clair Family Estate Vicar’s Choice Marlborough New Zealand Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $14, screwcap. Imported by Winesellers LTD, Niles, IL. Owners Neal and Judy Ibbotson have a relative who was a vicar in the Anglican Church. On a visit to Saint Clair, the vicar selected his favorite barrels and the name was born. The winemaker is Matt Thomson. · Moderately light reddish color in the glass. Fresh aromas of dark red strawberries, raspberries and cherries. Fruit-driven, featuring red fruits with complimentary oak in the background. Elegantly styled and smoothly textured with mild tannins and a grapefruit-peel note on the finish. A relatively straightforward drink that offers value. Good. Reviewed October 2, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Acacia St. Clair Vineyard Napa Carneros Pinot Noir
13,8% alc., 200 cases, $75. · The best and most flamboyant nose in the lineup showing hi-tone strawberries and pleasing oak spice. The aromas are duplicated in the flavors. Light and feathery, yet showing a fair amount of tannin and ending with a tangy acidic edge. Reviewed August 4, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Acacia St. Clair Vineyard Napa Carneros Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., $95. · Wondrous aromas of berry patch, bright strawberries, violets and cedar. Very expressive flavors of cherries, berries, pomegranate with a persistent tang on the clean finish. A vibrant wine that is hi-strung. Reviewed June 16, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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