BRONZE MEDAL - Decanter World Wine Awards 2010
SILVER MEDAL   - Liquorland Top 100 2010

Pinot Noir is New Zealand's fastest growing red variety in all markets. Saint Clair's current aim is to win gold medals from this variety.

To date silver medals have been awarded in both New Zealand and the UK. Cuisine magazine and the Wine Advocate, America have both also provided excellent quality reviews. Air New Zealand has featured in Business Class both the Saint Clair Omaka Reserve and the Saint Clair Doctor's Creek Pinot Noir. The Saint Clair Doctor's Creek Reserve Pinot Noir  was awarded the highest marks from all judges, and rated 'Outstanding Value for Money Wine', by Wine NZ team in June/July .

This wine is named after the Doctor's Creek that runs through the home block vineyard of Saint Clair's owners, Neal and Judy Ibbotson.

Grapes:   100% Estate Grown Pinot Noir

Region:   New Zealand / Marlborough

Maker:     Matt Thomson

Colour:    Bright ruby red

Aroma:     Raspberry and plum complemented by lifted floral hints and a touch of spice.

Palate:     Luscious with a soft, full palate and flavours of red currant, raspberries and cherries with hints of plums. Ageing in new French oak barrels ahs added warmth to the palate.

Ageing:   Drinking well now or cellar over the next two to five years.

Viticulture: The fruit was sourced from Saint Clair's own vineyard at Doctor's Creek, and blended with a small amount from the Southern Valleys to add complexity. The grapes harvested for this wine are from a mixture of Dijon clones.

Wine Analysis:
Alcohol              13%,
Acidity                5.9g/litre,
pH                       5.5

Serve:    This Pioneer Block Pinot Noir is perfectly matched with spring lamb or tuna.

ABV:       13.50%