Description

Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc

Stoneleigh is a premium New Zealand wine that expresses the vibrancy & fresh flavors of Marlborough through our minimal intervention winemaking philosophy & collaboration with nature. The cool climate, high sunshine hours and distinctive stone-studded Rapaura soils provide the ideal conditions for our signature style, fresh, crisp & aromatic ripened by sunstones, sustainably sourced and vegan certified. Ultimately, at Stoneleigh we believe that beautiful things can happen when we partner with nature. Our commitment to the environment drives our sustainability journey, ensuring we create exceptional wines while caring for the planet.

Stoneleigh is a legacy supporter of the Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust and actively contributes to biodiversity and sustainability, having planted over 10,000 plants for various projects, maintained beehives in the vineyards to promote healthier vines and higher-quality grapes, and dedicated more than 25 hectares to biodiversity initiatives and 60 hectares to regenerative vineyard practices.

The grapes were 100% machine harvested using Pellenc fruit sorters which allows us to destem the grapes in the vineyard immediately after picking them. Once arriving at the winery, the grapes are crushed and either bag pressed and clarified or processed using one of our fruit decanters. Fruit decanting is a single pass operation from receival hopper direct to the ferment tank allowing us to process 800-1000 tonnes per day with minimal staffing.

The juice was then fermented slowly at cool temperatures to retain all the varietal characters of Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. The ferments were fresh and clean, with good YAN’s (nutrient levels) and strong yeast health. We are now seeing the diversity of the Marlborough sub appellations in the glass, with all sub appellations showcasing their unique terroirs in the glass.

During blending, this year we have added an Awatere Valley component, now making up 12% of the blend. Fruit for this wine is sourced from our Seaview Vineyard located within a kilometre from the Pacific Ocean. The tighter structure, complex minerality, and uplifted vibrancy has added an inherent tension to the wines structure and adding hints of sweet basil and pink grapefruit to the aroma

Our Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc is a true Marlborough classic, with distinctive, elegant fruit forward flavor that reflects the unique characteristics our stone-studded vineyards. Started by nature, our philosophy of minimum intervention in the winery ensures that the vibrant flavors of Stoneleigh are captured in each and every bottle.

Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Bright straw yellow with hints of green, reflecting its Marlborough origins
• AROMA: Vibrant and fruit-driven, bursting with aromas of passionfruit, lime and grapefruit with subtle herbal notes adding complexity
• TASTE: Luscious flavors of tropical fruit, guava and citrus combine with hints of lemongrass, bell pepper and minerality, all lifted by mouth‑watering acidity.
• FINISH: Long, dry, and persistent with refreshing acidity and lingering fruit intensity
• ABV: 13%