Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Gris 2024

Product Description

Stoneleigh is one of Marlborough’s most recognised wine producers, renowned for crafting vibrant, fruit-driven wines that showcase the unique character of New Zealand’s premier wine region. Named after the sunstones that cover its vineyards, Stoneleigh harnesses the reflected warmth from these ancient river stones to enhance ripening and flavour development. The Marlborough Pinot Gris is a bright and expressive wine that combines ripe fruit intensity with freshness, texture and subtle spice.

Region and Vintage Conditions

Sourced from Marlborough, New Zealand’s most celebrated wine region, this Pinot Gris reflects the area’s cool climate, abundant sunshine and long growing season. These conditions allow the grapes to develop intense aromatics while retaining natural freshness and balance. Marlborough’s distinctive terroir produces Pinot Gris with vibrant fruit character, purity and lively acidity.

Winemaking Techniques

Stoneleigh follows a philosophy of minimal intervention winemaking, allowing the fruit and vineyard character to shine. Carefully selected Pinot Gris grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to capture freshness, flavour concentration and aromatic complexity. The result is a wine that balances juicy fruit expression with texture and elegance.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale straw with bright golden highlights.

Aroma: Aromas of ripe pear, white peach, honeydew melon, honeysuckle and fresh orchard fruits with hints of floral spice and citrus.

Palate: Generous and fruit-driven, showing flavours of pear, stone fruit, tropical fruits and green apple. Rich palate weight is balanced by refreshing acidity and subtle spice.

Finish: Smooth, lively and lingering, finishing with juicy orchard fruit, gentle spice and refreshing freshness.

Key Characteristics

• Premium Marlborough Pinot Gris from New Zealand
• Crafted using a minimal intervention winemaking approach
• Aromas of pear, peach, melon and honeysuckle
• Rich palate weight balanced by vibrant acidity
• Fruit-forward style with subtle spice complexity
• Approachable, versatile and food-friendly

Food Pairing Recommendations

Pairs beautifully with Thai cuisine, seafood, roast chicken, pork dishes, creamy pasta, soft cheeses and fresh salads. Its fruit richness and balanced acidity also make it an excellent aperitif wine.

Vintage Note

*Vintage may vary. Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is displayed, however variations can occur.