Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Product Description

Stoneleigh is one of New Zealand’s most recognised Marlborough wineries, celebrated for crafting vibrant, fruit driven wines that reflect the unique character of its sunstone covered vineyards. Located in the Wairau Valley, the winery takes its name from the smooth river stones scattered throughout the soils, which absorb warmth during the day and release it through cool evenings to assist grape ripening and flavour concentration. Stoneleigh follows a minimal intervention philosophy, allowing the purity and freshness of Marlborough fruit to shine in every bottle. The Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 continues this iconic style with intense tropical fruit, crisp acidity and lively minerality.

Region and Vintage Conditions

Sourced from premium Marlborough vineyards on New Zealand’s South Island, this Sauvignon Blanc benefits from long sunshine hours, cool nights and free draining stony soils that help preserve freshness while building aromatic intensity. Marlborough’s climate is considered one of the world’s ideal regions for Sauvignon Blanc, producing wines known for their bright citrus, tropical fruit and herbaceous lift. The 2025 vintage delivered excellent growing conditions, resulting in concentrated fruit flavours, refreshing natural acidity and vibrant varietal character.

Winemaking Techniques

Carefully selected Sauvignon Blanc parcels were harvested at optimal ripeness to capture freshness, aromatic lift and varietal purity. Cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks helped preserve the wine’s bright fruit profile and crisp acidity, while Stoneleigh’s minimal intervention approach ensured the natural expression of the vineyard remained at the forefront. The result is a lively, fruit forward Sauvignon Blanc with excellent balance and clarity.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale straw with bright green highlights.

Aroma: Vibrant aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit, white peach and tropical stone fruits with subtle herbal and citrus zest notes.

Palate: Fresh and mouth watering with flavours of passionfruit, guava, pink grapefruit and lime layered with mineral freshness and lively acidity.

Finish: Crisp, zesty and lingering with refreshing citrus and tropical fruit persistence.

Key Characteristics

• Premium Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand

• Vibrant tropical fruit and citrus driven style

• Crafted using minimal intervention winemaking

• Bright acidity with refreshing minerality

• Classic Marlborough expression with intense aromatics

• Fresh, crisp and highly food friendly

Reviewer Impressions

Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc continues to be recognised for its vibrant Marlborough style and exceptional value. At the 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards, the wine received praise for its expressive citrus, lychee and floral aromatics alongside its crisp acidity and clean finish, further reinforcing Stoneleigh’s reputation as a standout producer of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Pairs beautifully with fresh seafood, oysters, grilled prawns, goat cheese salads, sushi, Thai dishes or herb roasted chicken. Its bright acidity and tropical fruit profile also complement light vegetarian dishes and Mediterranean style meals.

Vintage Note

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