2021 Greystone Waipara Pinot Noir
Grape
Pinot Noir
Its Origins
After searching the world for the perfect place to grow cool-climate wines, the Thomas family established the Greystone Vineyard on the slopes of the Teviotdale hills in the Waipara Valley in 2004. We planted 39 hectares of the 153 hectare property of predominantly north-westerly facing land, concentrating on matching blocks with clones and varieties. There were many options with a range of altitudes from 60m to 150m above sea level and soil profiles from light clays through to those rich in limestone content. While Pinot Noir makes up over 60% of the plantings we could see the potential for other varieties in the region and planted blocks of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and even a small block of Syrah.
What The Critics Say
96/100 Wine Orbit, Sam Kim
"Seductive and complex, the wine shows dark berry, tapenade, game, warm mushroom, and toasted almond characters on the nose. The palate exhibits excellent concentration, complemented by plush texture and beautifully melded tannins, finishing delectably long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2033. www.greystonewines.co.nz. July 2025." Drink 2025 - 2033
95/100 Cameron Douglas MS
"I always recognise the signature of limestone as part of the bouquet in wines from GS. In addition to this aroma there’s dark cherry and boysenberry, layers of fruit and wood spice, violet and rose. There’s also an ‘X’ aroma that is the synergy of all the above. Dry, textured and taut, a youthful wine with core fruit flavours that mirror the bouquet, an abundance of needle-point tannins and definitive acid line. A lengthy finish and totally enjoyable drink." Drink 2028 - 2035+
93/100 Stephen Wong MW
"A finely detailed perfume of red plum, violets, pot pourri, spice and cigar box unfurls in layers around a core of coulis fruit. The silky, energetic palate is elegant with long, lingering flavours of plum, blackberry, olive and juniper, set against a canvas of fine, sinewy tannin and saline acidity which creates wonderful tension. Fairly concentrated right to the finish, this is still relaxing into its skin and will develop positively in the mid-term 23 Apr 2025." Drink 2025 - 2035
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury / Waipara |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Maturity | 2025 - 2035+ |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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