Saint Clair Origin Chardonnay 2024 from Marlborough is a fruit‑driven, lightly oaked chardonnay that nails the “drink any night” brief while still feeling nicely put together. It is a clean, modern style – more about juicy stone fruit and freshness than heavy butter and oak.camdouglasms+3

Fresh peach and red apple sit alongside grapefruit and citrus, with hints of melon, tropical notes, vanilla pod, hazelnut and gentle spice. The palate is medium‑bodied and elegant, with layers of peach and nectarine, a touch of oak‑derived creaminess and a fine tannin texture giving a round, satisfying mouthfeel and a lingering, refreshing finish. It is well balanced and very easy to enjoy.vineshop24+4

Saint Clair Origin Chardonnay 2024 is spot‑on with poached or grilled salmon, roast chicken, creamy pasta or mild Thai coconut curries. It is best drunk over the next two to three years while that fruit is bright and the oak remains in the background.