Bob Campbell is one of only 264 Masters of Wine in the world. An international wine judge, Bob judges wine professionally in ten countries and contributes regularly to publications around the world. His specialty is New Zealand wine which he reviews from an international perspective.

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 19, Bird Block Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2010

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93/100 55

Named after the vineyard owners, Bob and Gill Bird, the wine is a product of the much-prized (by Saint Clair) heavy soils once regarded as unsuited to high quality Sauvignon Blanc production. An intense and quite interesting style with strong minerality, boxwood and citrus/grapefruit flavours contrasting with equally strong passion fruit characters. Powerful Sauvignon Blanc with a lingering finish. An attention-grabbing wine that makes a strong statement.

Tasted: Nov 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $25 (~USD $19)

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