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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If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that it may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on (03) 3655134.
Note, for orders of 1 - 2 bottles we charge an additional $5 for packaging. To ensure the safety of the bottles we use specially designed posting boxes.
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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
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18/10/2024
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18/08/2024
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14/06/2024
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07/06/2024
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31/05/2024
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31/05/2024
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25/05/2024
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09/05/2024
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10/04/2024
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.
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08/01/2024
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03/01/2024
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02/01/2024
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02/01/2024
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02/01/2024
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24/12/2023
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17/12/2023
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06/12/2023
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Steve Morgan
18/11/2023
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06/09/2023
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Mark Elliott
08/08/2023
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Debbie Baker
01/08/2023
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
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25/07/2023
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.
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25/07/2023
Great selection service and prices.
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03/07/2023
Good range
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26/06/2023
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22/04/2023
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Brian Burgess
03/03/2023
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!
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18/01/2023
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22/12/2022
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10/12/2022
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