A superb wine - perfectly blended to create a seamless, deep and complex blend with silky tannins and excellent cellaring potential.

A superb wine - perfectly blended to create a seamless, deep and complex blend with silky tannins and excellent cellaring potential.

As Winemakers, Stoneleigh are able to capture the natural early ripening characteristics of the Rapaura sub-region appellation, harvesting the grapes early with a full flavour profile to make a range of wines that are 25% lower in alcohol. Pale straw in colour, this wine shows lifted nashi pear and gala apple characters, with background topical guava and pineapple notes. The palate is lively and crisp with intense nashi pear, apple strudel and spicy flavours, complemented by a well-balanced acid structure.

As Winemakers, Stoneleigh are able to capture the natural early ripening characteristics of the Rapaura sub-region appellation, harvesting the grapes early with a full flavour profile to make a range of wines that are 25% lower in alcohol. This playful wine is a gorgeous tea-rose pink hue, and greets with aromas of red berries and orchard fruits. The palate is fresh and vibrant, with juicy pear, red apple and ripe nectarine notes. The wine is light-bodied with a clean, fruity finish and just a touch of spice.

Naturally 25 per cent lighter in alcohol than Stoneleigh range wines of the same varietal, but still bursting with the vibrant flavours and aromas expected. Designed for the wine-lover who wants the benefits of a lower alcohol wine without compromising on taste, these three exceptional wines deliver just that.

In Stoneleigh's Marlborough vineyards, sunstones absorb sunshine during the day, radiating heat onto the vines at night, resulting in their distinctly vibrant wines. Stoneleigh Classic Chardonnay displays ripe stonefruit and pear aromas with hints of toasty oak.

In Stoneleigh's Marlborough vineyards, sunstones absorb sunshine during the day, radiating heat onto the vines at night, resulting in their distinctly vibrant wines. Stoneleigh Classic Merlot, the aroma is fragrant with plums, blackberries and black cherry notes.

In Stoneleigh's Marlborough vineyards, sunstones absorb sunshine during the day, radiating heat onto the vines at night, resulting in their distinctly vibrant wines. Stoneleigh Classic Pinot Gris displays ripe tropical fruit notes with Nashi pear and honeysuckle laced with subtle spicy notes.

In Stoneleigh's Marlborough vineyards, sunstones absorb sunshine during the day, radiating heat onto the vines at night, resulting in their distinctly vibrant wines. Stoneleigh Classic Pinot Noir opens with a blend of red fruits on the nose. Cherries, cranberries and raspberries vie for attention with smoky hints of toasty oak underlying the fruit.

In Stoneleigh's Marlborough vineyards, sunstones absorb sunshine during the day, radiating heat onto the vines at night, resulting in their distinctly vibrant wines. Lifted strawberry and delicate raspberry aromas lead to red cherry and cranberry flavours complemented by fresh acidity and a crisp finish. Serve lightly chilled as an aperitif or with salmon, chicken or pork dishes.

The Stoneleigh range consists of distinctive, elegant, fruit forward Marlborough wines that reflect the unique terroir of their stone-studded vineyards.

In Stoneleigh's Marlborough vineyards, sunstones absorb sunshine during the day, radiating heat onto the vines at night, resulting in their distinctly vibrant wines. Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc displays fresh and varietally true aromas of passionfruit and cut grass. On the palate, vibrant citrus fights to burst through before a succulent and crisp finish. Intensely fruity and very drinkable, this wine is a terrific aperitif and also pairs deliciously with seafood.