2021 Greystone Waipara Pinot Noir

"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

"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+

"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