Description
Made by award winning organic winery Greystone in North Cantebury in New Zealand’s South Island. Winemaker Dominic Maxwell and viticulturist, Nick Gill are rising stars of the industry and this stunning Waipara Valley estate on the Omihi slopes with its clay-limestone soils and free draining gravels is perfect for grape growing. An exceptional north facing site, limestone hills slope down to clay, the perfect combination for growing wines with minerality and concentration.
Winemaker Dom Maxwell was awarded NZ Winemaker of the Year 2018, Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine and the winery was awarded “Vineyard of the Year” at 2016 NZ Organic Wine award.
Formally known as Sand Dollar Pinot Gris.
About the 2024 from the winemakers: “Our Pinot Gris is grown on the flat blocks at the west of the vineyard, on windblown loess and clay soils. Here we grow two Pinot Gris clones 2/15 and 2/21, originally from Giesenheim. The growing season started with crisp Spring mornings, limiting bunches per vine, progressing then into a dry summer with frequent strong Nor West winds – bringing warm and drying winds to North Canterbury. These low yields and dry conditions led to a high quality harvest at the vineyard with settled weather allowing for gradual and even ripening of fruit.”
“Picking decisions were taken to maximize fruit expression whilst still maintaining the delicate balance between ripeness & acidity. The fruit was gently pressed with only the free run juice going to tank & a small portion being run to neutral French oak barrels. A slow cool fermentation followed to ensure a purity of fruit & then aged on yeast lees for approximately 6 months to add texture and mouth feel. Both parcels of wine were then blended together adding different layers of texture & additionalcomplexity to the finished wine before being estate bottled here at the Greystone vineyard.”
“Ripe nashi, vanilla pod, and nectarines with subtle baking spices on the nose and palate provide weight to wine. Quince jelly and orange peel notes with an underlying creaminess provide layers, textures and complexity.”
Trophy for Champion Pinot Gris – New Zealand Organic Wine Awards 2025
Gold Medal – New Zealand Organic Wine Awards 2025
5 Stars & 95 points Sam Kim, Wine Orbit “It’s finely expressed on the nose, showing apricot, fig, poached pear, and subtle spice aromas. The palate displays excellent weight and focus, wonderfully complemented by fleshy texture and beautifully pitched acidity. Harmonious and elegantly complex with a sustained, delectable finish. At its best: now to 2032.”
93 points, Cameron Douglas MS “Bright, varietal and very enticing bouquet of fresh spicy pears and red apple, there’s a fine mineral seam threading through the fruit along with a natural saline and sea-breeze quality. Off dry with a light-sweet tickle, contrasting acid line and generous fruity core. Well made, a wine that is both delicious on its own and food friendly. Best from 2025 through 2030.”
RRP $38 Our Price $30.99
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