Sauvignon Success for Saint Clair

MEDIA RELEASE 21 MARCH 2012

Sauvignon Success for Saint Clair

Saint Clair Family Estate is enjoying consistent wine show success in 2012, not just in New Zealand but around the world. This time it is the Sauvignon Blanc varietal which has once again proved a winner for the family-owned Marlborough winery.

The third Concours Mondial du Sauvignon took place on March 16 and 17 at the Supérieur growers’ organisation in Bordeaux. The contest aims to promote wines made from the Sauvignon Blanc variety to increase awareness of the comprehensive world wine range of this variety.

The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles was commissioned to handle the technical organisation of the tastings, and brought to the event the professionalism and independence for which foremost international competitions are renowned.

During the tasting, wines were divided into consistent flights based on their origin, appellation, category and price. Five Saint Clair wines were entered and of the five, four won gold medals and one a silver medal:

Saint Clair Marlborough Premium Sauvignon Blanc 2011 - Gold
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc 2011 - Gold
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc 2011 - Gold
Saint Clair Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2011 - Gold
Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2011 - Silver

In addition to these medals, the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon also awarded special trophies and Saint Clair Pioneer Bock Foundation 1 was awarded the trophy for excellence in the Unoaked Dry Sauvignon category.

“I am thrilled that 2012 is bringing us ongoing recognition of quality especially in France. An indication once again that New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs can compete and win along some of the best in the world,” says Neal Ibbotson, Managing Director of Saint Clair Family Estate. “

2012 is proving to be another successful year for Saint Clair, as it continues to receive International recognition and expand its sales into existing and additional new markets, now totalling over 60

ENDS

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