Selected for the Fine Wines of New Zealand List
Gold Medal – New Zealand Organic Wine Awards 2023
Gold Medal – New Zealand International Wine Show 2023
Greystone Pinot Noir has established itself as not only one of the finest Pinots from North Canterbury but ranks alongside some of the best in New Zealand. Made by talented winemaker Dominic Maxwell who was awarded Gourmet Traveller NZ Winemaker of the Year in 2018, this certified organic Pinot Noir comes from vines planted in 2004, and contains a portion that was fermented in the vineyard, a technique pioneered by Dominic. With rave reviews from leading critics and consistently one of our favourite Pinots at Vino Fino, this wine is a must have for all Pinot enthusiasts.
Winery notes (2019 Vintage)
"Our estate grown Pinot Noir with generous richness & flavour concentration. Layers of ripe fruit, floral and spice unfold on the palate with a delicate tannin line. Unfined and bottled on site.
Over 60% of our vines are Pinot Noir and the whole reason we exist on these limestone slopes is to make great Pinot. These calcareous clay soils are ideal for growing Pinot with beautiful finesse and aromatics. There are a mix of Pinot Noir clones grown here that give this wine complexity – like a choir rather than the singular voice if only one clone was used.
Our approach is simple and traditional. After careful hand picking and sorting each batch of Pinot Noir was allowed to soak on skins at ambient temperatures before going through wild fermentation. We gently hand plunged each vat daily before pressing to French oak barriques after one month maceration.Each barrel goes through a natural malo-lactic fermentation the following Summer, before blending and bottling 16months after harvest."
5 Stars & 96/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, April 2023 (2019 Vintage)
"Refined and complex, the wine shows dark cherry, dried herb, game and toasted nut characters on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate displaying excellent weight and depth. Wonderfully framed by layers of fine-grained tannins, making it structured and engaging. Certified organic. At its best: now to 2031."
Rated Outstanding & 95/100 Cameron Douglas MS, October 2022 (2019 Vintage)
"A complex bouquet of pinosity, a sense of place and time, a core of minerality then cherry and red berry fruits laced with spice and lees, English tea and dried herb. Taut and youthful on the palate with core fruit flavours that reflect the bouquet, an abundance of fine through coarse-silk tannin mouthfeel, medium + acidity and layers of wood spice and barrel sweetness. Delicious, new, taut and still developing. Best drinking from late 2023 through 2033+."
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Greystone Wines is a family-owned vineyard located in the Waipara wine region in Canterbury, New Zealand. Since its establishment, the vineyard has quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest wines in the region, particularly their award-winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The vineyard is situated on the slopes of the Teviotdale Hills, which provide an ideal microclimate for growing grapes. The soils are rich in limestone, which gives the wines a unique mineral character. Greystone Wines is committed to sustainable viticulture practices, and they use a range of organic and biodynamic methods to manage their vineyards. They also have a strong focus on low-intervention winemaking, which allows the grapes to express their natural terroir.
The winery produces a range of wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Pinot Gris. As mentioned, all of the wines are made using traditional methods, with a focus on minimal intervention and maximum expression of the vineyard's unique terroir.
One of the standout wines from Greystone Wines is their Pinot Noir. Past recognition includes being judged Best International Pinot Noir by Decanter Magazine, with its complex nose of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones and a palate that is rich and full-bodied. The Chardonnay is another standout, with a beautiful balance of fruit and acidity, and a long, elegant finish.
Visitors to the vineyard can enjoy tastings and tours, and there is also a restaurant on site that serves locally sourced, seasonal food. The vineyard's stunning location, coupled with their commitment to sustainability and low-intervention winemaking, makes Greystone Wines a must-visit destination for wine lovers visiting the Waipara region.
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Address: 376 Omihi Road
Waipara Canterbury
7483 New Zealand
All the way in Christchurch, but occasionally order from this store as it has wines I like that I can't source elsewhere, at a great price too. Always great service, and will keep using them.
Roger Parker
1/08/2024
Awesome selection of wines, lots of great beers, plus gin, whisky and more to boot. Great staff who can point you in the right direction to satisfy your needs.
Sam Coochey
1/03/2024
Great range and knowledgeable staff
Paul Bonini
1/02/2024
I had been searching for a very specific wine and I finally found it here. Not only did they have the wine I was searching for, they had a beautiful collection of other wines. If you are a wine lover, be sure to check out Vino Fino. The staff were very knowledgeable on the types of wine and the wine makers. I will be coming back again for sure.
Mere Pokai
1/02/2024
Whilst they don't have any serious competition they do stock some great wines and their specials often are just that!
Gary Downey
1/02/2024
Unfortunately I just think the service could have been friendlier. I knew what I wanted so should have been an easy customer so started telling my list to the not overly friendly person who asked me if I was ok. They didn’t have everything I wanted which I was fine with but then the two people at the till didn’t even say hello or offer any sort of acknowledgement which I think is quite rude. This was my first time in and I just felt like it should have been a little better. I’ve always thought these guys were the Ballantynes of the Christchurch Liqour scene but the inside just reminded me of a pop up warehouse. Sorry team, but I think you could look and be better.
Manu Rangimoekau
12/31/2023
Great selection of wines and helpful staff
Brian Kirkup
12/24/2023
A wine lover’s haven.
Antarctic Apes
12/17/2023
Best wine shop. Staff very knowledgeable and helpful. Lots of wines from around the world. The website is very good and informative too.
Clare Bray
12/06/2023
Don't look anywhere else as this is the best value, best service, and most experienced wine shop in town.
Steve Morgan
11/18/2023
Looked fantastic great choice's
Dave Innes
9/06/2023
Best wine store in chch by a country mile
Mark Elliott
8/08/2023
They are so helpful when you are trying to find a particular type of wine. Easy parking and great service. Will be back again 😁
Debbie Baker
8/01/2023
Possibly the best wine shop in New Zealand. I've been coming here for 11+ years. Excellent, interesting wines at a range of price points; friendly, personal and knowledgeable service. If the wall of Sauv Blanc, Pinot Gris, Shiraz and Pinot Noir at the supermarket doesn't do it for you, you need to sign up for Vino Fino's email. They work hard to get sharp prices on very good wines.
Jacqui Nokes
7/25/2023
Been a longtime customer here. Great range with reasonable prices. Free delivery over $150 if order online which is even better. Keep an eye on their deal and usually you can find some really great deals
Arata Nakaii
7/25/2023
Great selection service and prices.
Colin Windleborn
7/03/2023
Good range
Alistair Dimond
6/26/2023
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윤정석
4/22/2023
Fantastic selection and the knowledge these guys have is incredible... they've earned my trust 100 % and never let me down.
Brian Burgess
3/03/2023
An amazing selection of wine from pretty much all over the planet! Price are decent too and for sure if you are good at spotting the right wine can get some amazing wines to a more than fair price! Parking is a bit of an issue but worst come to worst can park at the south city carpark and walk 100m!
Domenico Sclofani
1/18/2023
Great selection and great staff.
jeanne henderson
12/22/2022
Absolutely recommend the place, great prices, easy website and delivery same day.
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Yael Yardeni
12/10/2022
Attended for the Spiegelau glass sale. Beautiful glasses at amazing prices. All stocked up for Christmas celebrations. Thank you team for this great opportunity.
Dale Kennedy
10/31/2022
Great wine and some dabulous offers too. Always pick up my favourites here and some new ones to try as well
Andrew Elliott
10/19/2022
Lot's of choices for wine. Great customer service if you have any issues.
nick mckearney
10/14/2022
So impressed with this business. I order online for delivery (some courier companies say we are rural) and always receive the order the next day. Love the Italian selections, styles and every wine I've received has been very good. Keep up the very good service!
Rachel Brown
9/30/2022
Relatively new to wine and liquor, but I have found the experience of trying new wines and liquor enjoying with the help from the staff at Vino Fino. Very friendly and tolerant of my basic questions!
Yong Tai Beh
4/22/2022
Amazing customer service. Vino Fino arranged a gift wrapped, hand delivered, chilled bottle of champagne for the morning of my best friends wedding, as I was stuck in the UK with COVID. A beautiful gift. It was like nothing was too much trouble for them. I was even able to dictate a small message. Thank you for your excellent service!
Laura Thomson
4/09/2022
If it’s wine you want this is the place to go, was returning unopened wine from a wedding, great service provided
Graham Morgan
3/22/2022
Great range of wines.You will find some not so common grape varieties are available here.
They appear to be competitively priced. Service was excellent. The shop is split over three levels. Not sure how you'd cope if you are mobility impaired.
David Smith
3/13/2022
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