Country: New Zealand Region: Marlborough

Varietal: Pinot Noir Vintage: 2022

Colour: Red Style:Dry

Producer:Stoneleigh

Description:

Situated in the heart of the Rapaura area on the northern side of the Wairau valley in Marlborough, within 2km of the Wairau River and the Richmond Ranges, Stoneleigh lies within an area known locally as the Golden Mile of vineyards.

Stoneleigh takes its name from the stones that cover the vineyard land which is now home to some of the oldest grafted Sauvignon Blanc blocks in Marlborough. The stones store and reflect the suns heat up into the vines, enhancing the ripening process and contributing to the unique taste of Stoneleigh wines.

The secrets in the name. Good quality fruit, great winemaking know-how and the secret power ofstones?Stoneleigh Pinot Noir

Yep, thats right. Sunstones that used to form the river bed of an ancient river in Marlboroughs Wairau Valley are now used by the crew at Stoneleigh to radiate the daytime heat directly onto the vines, making them work hard to produce grapes full offlavour.

Tasting Note: Stoneleigh Pinot Noir is a soft, supple Marlborough Pinot full of dark berry fruit flavours with heaps of value for a Pinot at this kind of price.

Food Pairing: Pair it with duck, lamb, game meats or how about a mushroom risotto? Yum.