An icon and leading region of New Zealand's distinctive style of Sauvignon blanc, Marlborough has a unique terroir, making it ideal for high quality grape production (of many varieties). Despite some common generalizations, which could be fairly justified given that Marlborough is responsible for 90% of New Zealand's Sauvignon blanc production, the wines from this region are actually anything but homogenous. At the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, the vineyards of Marlborough benefit from well-draining, stony soils, a dry, sunny climate and wide temperature fluctuations between day and night, a phenomenon that supports a perfect balance between berry ripeness and acidity.

Stoneleigh, New Zealand’s number one wine brand, is launching a limited-edition Christmoss jumper for plants this festive season on 7th December, in partnership with the UK’s favourite online plant shop, Patch Plants.So, it’s no surprise that Stoneleigh is helping bring Brits and plants a little closer together with a limited-edition Christmoss offer for nature lovers. Stoneleigh wine is brilliantly intense with flavours of grapefruit, white peach, and passionfruit with a scattering of tropical stone fruits. It can be enjoyed as an aperitif or the perfect accompaniment to salads, grilled vegetables, and delicate seafood like mussels. Perfect for enjoying whilst bathing in plants, awaiting your own to be nurtured. Viktoriya Bryksa, Stoneleigh’s Wine Ambassador, said: “At Stoneleigh, we take pride in our collaboration with nature, thanks to our minimal intervention techniques. This Christmas, with the help of our friends at Patch Plants and NotJustClothing, we are inviting anyone and everyone who knows a plant lover or is one, to embrace the festive spirit and enjoy this bundle at home with friends and family.” As part of the bundle, plant lovers can choose between two plants from Patch’s ‘Unkillables’ range; e. Susie the snake plant with her structural patterned leaves, or Cassie the zz plant and her glossy foliage.

Winter chills can be challenging for tropical houseplants, so to help plant owners keep their plants cosy this festive season, Stoneleigh and Patch have created these specially crafted jumpers with NotJustClothing, a social enterprise committed to creating ethical and sustainable products. The Stoneleigh jumpers are available in two festive colours, gold and green, and as you enjoy a glass of Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc in the comfort of your home, you can marvel at your new plant addition and agree that they ‘look vine’. A fashionable and functional ‘moss’-have – the festive knitwear will provide insulation for the house plants. Stoneleigh and Patch Plants have collaborated to create a unique and special edition Christmoss bundle that includes a bottle of Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc, a plant, a pot and a festive jumper to get your plant in the holiday spirit. The specially knitted plant jumpers speak for themselves with ‘I’m So Vine’ and ‘I Look Grape’ featured as part of the design.b