Stoneleigh Vineyards 2018 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) New Zealand
Availability: Widely available at BCLDB and private stores
Cost: $16-18 + taxes
Alcohol: 13%
Date Tasted: November 28th, 2019
Tasting Notes: A citrus fruit and Asian pear dominant nose with a supporting layer of mineral and pungent aromatic notes. Palate opens with some residual sugar and plump orchard fruit upfront, then finishes crisp and refreshing with a touch of spice and citrus peel lingering. ready to go now. Drink now-2021.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca
Stoneleigh Vineyards 2017 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) New Zealand
Availability: Widely available at BCLDB and private stores
Cost: $17-20 + taxes
Alcohol: 13%
Date Tasted: November 28th, 2019
Tasting Notes: A straight-forward Pinot Noir with a classic Marlborough nose of funk-meets-fragrance. Look for vibrant, raspberry seed and cherry aromas supported by earthy notes and a touch of cedar sap and green olive. Palate is a bit thin on complexity, depth and texture, though, the lively acid does provide some lift on the moderate finish. Simple, entry-level New Zealand Pinot for a Tuesday night. Drink now-2021.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca
Stoneleigh Vineyards 2018 Pinot Noir Rosé (Marlborough) New Zealand
Availability: Widely available at BCLDB and private stores
Cost: $14-18 + taxes
Alcohol: 12.5%
Date Tasted: November 22nd, 2019
Tasting Notes: Subtle on the nose, this rosé,
produced from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the Marlborough region, comes alive on the (slightly) effervescent and (mostly) dry palate which offers refreshing, food-friendly acidity and flavours of tart berries, citrus peel, minerals and juicy Asian pear. Ready to be enjoyed now with your favourite snack foods. Drink now-2020.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca
