2019 Vineyard Ferment Pinot Noir Greystone

£36.00

“The 2019 Pinot Noir Vineyard Ferment is literally made in the vineyard; the fermentation takes place among the vines, and the result is fragrant, pure and poised. This is the fourth such release from Greystone, and it has many layers of aromatic intrigue, from pretty red cherry coulis and floral notes to fennel and gamy characters. It offers excellent depth and fruit concentration but retains a sense of transparency and freshness. Although the wine spent 15 months maturing in oak barrels, the newest wood was third-fill, thus there’s very little oak in evidence on the nose or palate, allowing the fruit to shine. The tannins are mouth-coating and display a fine chalky texture on the lengthy finish. A sensitively made, unadulterated expression of Pinot Noir. Unfined and unfiltered with 20% whole bunch incorporated.”

95 Points, Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous

“Much deeper, more garnet, almost crimson, colour than the 2017 and 2018. Mid garnet. Really interesting savoury nose! Grown-up wine with delicacy but character and assertiveness and the structure to age well. Hint of cranberry and some mushroom character underneath. Light tannins and just the right amount of acidity bode well. Delicate but not wimpy.”

17.5/20 Jancis Robinson MW

 

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Established in 2004, Greystone draws its name from the steep and unique limestone clay hills in Waipara Valley, North Canterbury. With the aim of making exceptional wines from its unique terroir, since 2014, Greystone has managed its 33-hectare vineyard organically. The team are continually searching for new ways to fully reflect the terroir, including vineyard ferments, which capture the vines’ wild yeasts in situ, while exposing the wine to the elements – the ultimate in natural winemaking?

Fermented in the vineyard, to both capture the wild yeasts in situ and allow the vagaries of the season’s weather to place a defining mark upon the wine.

Additional Information

ABV

13.5%

Bottle Size

Bottle 75cl

Colour

Red

Country

New Zealand

Critic Score

95/100

Drink until

2029

Style

Still

Sweetness

Dry

Vintage

2019

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