COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Stoneleigh Vineyards
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Stoneleigh Pinot Noir Rosé originates from the Wairau Valley in Marlborough, New Zealand. The vineyards are characterized by deep, infertile gravel beds covered in smooth 'sunstones' that absorb and radiate solar heat, aiding grape ripening. Stoneleigh Vineyards practices minimal intervention winemaking, aiming to reflect the natural qualities of the Pinot Noir grapes and the distinctive Marlborough terroir. The winery is owned by Pernod Ricard.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard stones store and reflect sun's heat for ripening.
Fact 02
Uses Pinot Noir clones 5 and 777.
Fact 03
Wines from 2020 onwards are vegan-friendly.
Fact 04
Owned by Pernod Ricard.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Stoneleigh Pinot Noir Rosé is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Following harvest, the grapes are crushed and pressed. The resulting must is settled before undergoing fermentation at cool temperatures with the addition of aromatic yeasts, a technique chosen to amplify the Pinot Noir's characteristic aromas. The winemaking process adheres to a philosophy of minimal intervention, aiming to capture the essence of the fruit and the Marlborough region.
