The start of the range for Stoneleigh. Local lad Jamie Marfell is the winemaker.

Stoneleigh, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2016

Light gold with green highlights. Gooseberry, passionfruit, gunsmoke, older asparagus spears. Rich mouth feel with plenty of passionfruit, red capsicum, pineapple core and citrus zest. Very much Marlborough, but a good example. Not doing any damage to the regional reputation.

RRP: $17.99
Alc: 13%
Rating: 16/20

Wine sample courtesy of Stoneleigh