Stonyridge Luna Dorada Chardonnay 2025 is a ripe, full-bodied white from Stonyridge Vineyard on Waiheke Island, made from the same clones used for the famous wines of Corton-Charlemagne. Stonyridge make it with their Larose VIP Club members in mind. A great wine for anyone who loves ripe, generous whites.
In the glass expect the "unapologetic, ripe style" Stonyridge set out to make, with the highest quality new French oak they can find woven through it. Stonyridge designed it to make fans of properly made Chardonnay fall in love with the grape all over again, and this is a wine for those of us who enjoy a big, full white with some weight on the palate. It's a great match for crayfish.
Style at a glance
- Body: Full
- Oak: New French oak, which Stonyridge describe as perfectly integrated
- Style: Ripe, full, oak-aged Chardonnay
Food to enjoy this with
- Crayfish with garlic and herb butter
- Seared scallops with brown butter
- Roast pork loin with crackling and apple
- Chicken in a creamy tarragon sauce
- Veal schnitzel with lemon
- Butter chicken: a ripe, full-bodied white has the weight to stand up to rich, creamy spice
Who makes it
Stonyridge Vineyard was founded by Stephen White, who returned to New Zealand in 1981 after sailing a Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race and working at wineries in France, California and Italy. After extensive climatic research, he chose a north-facing site on Waiheke Island and planted the first vines and olive trees in 1982.
Luna Dorada is grown on the Estate's Vina del Mar block, which overlooks Onetangi Bay. Stonyridge planted it with the same Chardonnay clones used for Corton-Charlemagne, one of Burgundy's most celebrated white wines, and make it with the members of their Larose VIP Club in mind.
About the vintage
Emma Jenkins MW reported for Decanter that the Auckland region had its driest summer since 1958 in 2025, with steady warmth and no heat spikes. Chardonnay was the standout, arriving early and in pristine condition.
On Waiheke Island, the Gulf News reported that relatively dry, sunny days through January and February helped the crop, and that growers were expecting "a stellar vintage".
Technical details
| Winery: |
Stonyridge Vineyard |
| Wine: |
Luna Dorada |
| Vintage: |
2025 |
| Variety: |
Chardonnay (100%) |
| Region: |
Waiheke Island |
| Country: |
New Zealand |
| Alcohol: |
15.0% |
| Oak: |
New French oak |
| Closure: |
Screwcap |
Where to buy
For international delivery to the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea, the Stonyridge Luna Dorada Chardonnay 2025 is available from our winenz.com website. For delivery within New Zealand, buy it from thewineryonline.co.nz. You can also buy it at our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores, alongside a large range of New Zealand and international wine. On both websites and in both stores you can select a mixed case from a large range of wines, and if you are visiting from overseas, we can ship it home for you.
Questions we are often asked
What style of wine is Stonyridge Luna Dorada Chardonnay 2025?
Stonyridge describe Luna Dorada as an unapologetic, ripe style of Chardonnay, aged in high quality new French oak. It is a full-bodied white with 15% alcohol.
What clones are used in Stonyridge Luna Dorada?
It is made from the same Chardonnay clones that go into the famous Corton-Charlemagne wines of Burgundy.
Where is Stonyridge Luna Dorada grown?
It comes from the Vina del Mar block at Stonyridge Vineyard, overlooking Onetangi Bay on Waiheke Island.
Was 2025 a good vintage for Chardonnay in Auckland?
Yes. Emma Jenkins MW reported for Decanter that Chardonnay was the standout of the 2025 Auckland vintage, after the region's driest summer since 1958.
Where can I buy Stonyridge Luna Dorada Chardonnay 2025?
The Winery ships Stonyridge Luna Dorada Chardonnay 2025 internationally from winenz.com to the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea, and delivers within New Zealand from thewineryonline.co.nz. You can also buy it in our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores.
