Tasting notes:
Sweet aromas of golden pears, juicy figs, dried apricots and poached nectarines are infused with chamomile flower and hints of lanolin. The palate is inviting and lush with flavours of spiced quince, rock melon and lychee, highlighted with a twist of lemon zest. Greywacke Pinot Gris is an opulent, off-dry expression that celebrates the layers of flavour naturally afforded by the variety.
Reviews:
94 Points, Huon Hooke, THEREALREVIEW.COM
Light yellow/straw hue with a struck-match flinty reductive high note, the palate is rich and intense yet also subtle and refined in its texture, generous and harmonious along the length. A whisper of sweetness, well controlled. Ripe yellow stone-fruits fill the tightly coiled palate. Excellent wine.’
93 Points, James Suckling, JAMESSUCKLING.COM
‘Meyer lemon, quince and citrus blossom followed by honeycomb, dried tea leaves and a touch of flinty minerality. Medium-bodied, bright acidity. Beautifully balanced wine with fascinating minerality and crispness.’
93 Points, Bob Campbell MW, THEREALREVIEW.COM
‘Poached pear, honeysuckle, clove/spice, ginger and a seasoning of nutty lees gives a strong varietal fingerprint as well as a clue to regional identity. Intense wine with underlying power, and a touch of alcohol heat.’
5 Stars, Michael Cooper, MICHAELCOOPER.CO.NZ
‘The powerful 2021 vintage was hand-picked, mostly fermented in old French oak barriques, and then all matured in old barrels for a further six months. Weighty and concentrated, it has deep, vigorous stonefruit and spice flavours, showing excellent complexity and harmony, and a lengthy, off-dry finish.’