The d’Arenberg The Stump Jump McLaren Vale Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a fresh, vibrant and beautifully balanced expression shaped by a challenging yet highly rewarding growing season that delivered exceptional quality and natural acidity across McLaren Vale’s white varieties. A wet early winter followed by dry late winter and spring encouraged early budburst, while late spring and early summer rains replenished soil moisture and supported healthy vine growth, with warm, dry conditions through January and February preserving purity and flavour. Harvested before the March heatwave, the Sauvignon Blanc fruit retained excellent freshness and balance, resulting in a wine that combines generosity with precision. 

In the glass, it shows a bright pale straw hue before opening with lifted aromas of passionfruit, rockmelon and pawpaw, layered with subtle citrus and herbaceous notes. The palate bursts with juicy tropical fruit, flowing effortlessly across a clean, finely tuned acid line that balances natural fruit sweetness and delivers a crisp, refreshing finish. Light on its feet yet full of flavour, this release offers outstanding drinkability and exceptional value, reinforcing its reputation as a bargain-priced McLaren Vale Sauvignon Blanc. Its pedigree is underpinned by d’Arenberg’s recognition as one of Australia’s Top Wineries eight times in a row by The Real Review, its five-red-star Halliday rating and its status as a founding member of Australia’s First Families of Wine. 

Drinking superbly now, it pairs effortlessly with fresh oysters, grilled prawns, Thai salads, ceviche, goat’s cheese or summer vegetable dishes, where its brightness and fruit purity shine. Approachable, expressive and consistently reliable, the 2025 Stump Jump Sauvignon Blanc delivers everyday enjoyment with genuine regional character.