2023 · Classic

Stoneleigh is a Marlborough producer whose estate-owned vineyards lie in Rapaura’s “Golden Mile,” among sunstones deposited by the ancient Wairau River. These stony soils, combined with a cool climate and high sunshine hours, shape the wines’ fresh, crisp and aromatic style, particularly in the single-vineyard Rapaura Series. Led by winemaker Jamie Marfell, Stoneleigh follows a minimal-intervention philosophy focused on expressing place. Sustainability is central, with beehives, more than 10,000 biodiversity plantings, 25 hectares dedicated to biodiversity and 60 hectares to regenerative vineyard projects. The wines are sustainably sourced and vegan-certified, except for Stoneleigh Sparkling. The brand is owned and marketed by Delicato Family Wines.