Stoney River Sauvignon Blanc - Gisborne 2024
This elegant and easily approachable sauvignon blanc is softer and more refined than its ‘zestier’ Marlborough counterpart. Gisborne’s warmer climate, coastal influence and fertile soils enable us to produce a softer, more delicate style of sauvignon blanc with layers of ripe fruit and subtle savoury nuances.
This wine has enticing aromas of green apple, stone fruit, melon and bell pepper leading to a harmonious palate with a blend of luscious fruit intensity. Pair this with your favourite cheese antipasto or seafood dishes.
"Fresh and aromatic, the bouquet shows crunchy apple, feijoa, nectarine and lime zest aromas, leading to a lively palate offering bright fruit intensity combined with juicy acidity, finishing lingering and refreshing."
Sam Kim - Wine Orbit 91 points, 4.5 stars
2023 Vintage - "It's splendidly fragrant on the nose, showing crunchy apple, fig and lime zest aromas, followed by a juicy palate that's flavoursome and lingering. Upfront and brightly expressed with a lengthy tasty finish." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
90 points, 4.5 stars
2022 Vintage - "Upfront and fruit expressive, the wine shows green rockmelon, crunchy apple and lemon zest aromas, followed by a lively palate delivering terrific fruit intensity together with crisp acidity, finishing lingering and delectable." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
91 points, 4.5 stars
2021 Vintage - "Attractively fruited and brightly expressed, the wine shows apricot, green rockmelon, grapefruit and lemon zest aromas on the nose, leading to a flavoursome palate displaying lovely vibrancy and juicy acidity, finishing long and tasty." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
90 points, 4.5 stars
2019 Vintage - "Delightfully fruited and nicely lifted, the bouquet shows Granny Smith apple, mango, kiwifruit and lemon peel aromas, leading to a juicy palate that's lively and flavoursome. Upfront and tasty with plenty of youthful fruit flavours." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
90 points, 4.5 stars