Saint Clair Pioneer Block 11 Chardonnay 2019

‘Back in 1978, in the early days of Marlborough, Neal and Judy Ibbotson planted grapes … the real draw is the single-site series of wines under the Pioneer Block label. These are made in relatively small quantities and display distinct site-derived characters’ (Jamie Goode, wineanorak.com, Jan. 15, 2018). Expect this barrel-fermented, single-block Chardonnay to evoke ripe peach, nectarine, aromatic spices and mineral character.