The juice was then promptly clarified to a fermentation tank where it is fermented slowly at cool temperatures to retain the distinctive regional and varietal characters of Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes for this wine were harvested end of March, in optimal, dry harvest conditions. Serve lightly chilled on its own as an aperitif or match with delicate seafood like Marlborough Green Lip muscles with freshly baked bread, white meat dishes accented with fresh herbs and lemon. You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included.

While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it to be accurate, it is not a substitute for reading the product packaging and label prior to use. Started by nature and finished by the talents of the Stoneleigh winemakers, our philosophy of minimal intervention in the winery ensures that the vibrant flavours of Stoneleigh are captured in each and every bottle. The winemaking took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks using selected aromatic yeast strains, to preserve all the pure fruit aromas naturally present in the juice.The grapes harvested for this wine were crushed and gently bag pressed off to achieve fresh, elegant juice. This wine opens with bright aromas of grapefruit and capsicum, which follow through to the palate, joined by gooseberry, passionfruit and lime flavours.

Situated in the top North point of the South Island of New Zealand, its main grape variety is the zesty and exuberant Sauvignon Blanc.The wine is refreshingly dry, yet soft and approachable; light in body and big on flavour, with crisp lime notes, lasting long on the finish. Serve well-chilled with a variety of delicate seafood, goat cheese, roast chicken with herbs, pasta, veggie curry, canapes, burrata salad. The Stoneleigh winery crafts distinctive, elegant, fruit-forward Marlborough wines that reflect the unique terroir of our stone-studded vineyards located in the Wairau Valley, the heart of the region. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Ocado Limited's prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. Juice was clarified with minimal oxygen contact and sent to a stainless steel tank for fermentation.

Other fresh cheeses such as a mild goat’s or buffalo mozzarella in a herb-laced salad will be superb.

The fruit for this wine was picked from our Stoneleigh Vineyards when flavour intensity was at peak, while sugar levels still low, to produce this lighter style wine. The juice was then promptly clarified to fermentation tank where is then fermented slowly at cool temperatures to retain the very distinctive regional and varietal characters of Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. As Winemakers, we 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 vs. The nose is powerfully aromatic, with intense passionfruit, capsicum, fennel and white pepper notes.