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 Wairau Reserve Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Copyright © 2012 Bob Campbell, Master of Wine. Republishing Info.

90/100 45

This flagship Sauvignon Blanc of one of Marlborough’s leading producers is a consistent trophy and gold meal winner. Rich, weighty wine with little aroma but plenty of flavour. Wonderfully textural Sauvignon Blanc revealing smoky, mineral, matchstick, passion fruit, box hedge, capsicum, and nutty lees characters. Should develop well in bottle. A very complex wine that was slightly edged out of top slot by others with more drive and energy.

Tasted: Nov 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $33 (~USD $25)

The above price is the estimated retail price given by the wine maker when it was submitted for review. It may not reflect the actual current market price.
USD pricing is a simple currency conversion from NZD and may not reflect the actual US retail pricing.

Other reviews that might interest you:

Mobius Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Eradus Awatere Valley Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Murrays Road Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2010

These comments come straight from Bob's unedited tasting notes database. If you notice a spelling error or other problem on this page, please contact us so we can correct it.