Tasting notes:

With more than 30 hectares dedicated to biodiversity and regenerative land in the Rapaura sub-area of the Wairau Valley, Stoneleigh is well-respected for its espousal of sustainability. This stylish Pinot Noir is typically pale ruby in colour and has bright cherry fruit with a delicate smoky overlay. Dry and light-bodied, the palate shows good intensity of flavours supported by racy acidity and linen-textured tannins with nutmeg accent adding interest. Sappy and savoury with a lingering lifted finish, the wine will match nicely with vegetarian dishes, such as roasted Portobello mushrooms with melted Bleu d’Auvergne cheese and thyme, as recommended by Stoneleigh Vineyards. (Patricia Stefanowicz MW)