Greystone Organic Chardonnay

“We make exceptional wines.” is the pretty straight forward statement by the Greystone crew. To be fair, it’s hard to argue against it. Especially their Chardonnay which, to be pretty straight forward, is ‘effin good!

This 2022 vintage is yet another seriously good release…

Trophy Champion Wine of Show & Gold medal (NZ Organic Wine Awards 2024)

5 Stars (Michael Cooper)
“The 2022 vintage (5*) of this organically certified wine was hand-picked, barrel-fermented and matured for 10 months in French oak barriques (17 per cent new). Light gold, it is fragrant, weighty and rich, with ripe stonefruit flavours, well-integrated oak, lively acidity, and excellent depth, harmony and length. Savoury, vigorous and finely structured, it’s already enjoyable, but likely to be at its best 2025+.”

93/100 (Bob Campbell MW)
“Mellow, ethereal chardonnay with a seamless blend of white peach/tree fruit, subtle oyster shell, and restrained spicy oak characters. Gently aromatic wine that is deliciously drinkable now. Tangy acidity adds energy”

From the clay and limestone hills of north Canterbury, Greystone’s 37 hectares are made up of twelve single blocks and they’re all about letting nature do its thing. No nasty chemicals used here, they hand picked the fruit before whole bunch pressing one block and foot crushing the other, then naturally fermented it in French oak. They even bottle the wine on site (a luxury not every winery can afford!) to ensure absolute maximum quality.

Seriously bloody good wine, it’ll only get better over the next few years.