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GREYSTONE VINEYARD FERMENT PINOT NOIR 2021

Name: GREYSTONE VINEYARD FERMENT PINOT NOIR 2021
SKU: 5694
Availability: InStock

A beautiful expression of Pinot Noir with fine balance, finesse and detail

Product Code: 5694
Country: New Zealand
Region: North Canterbury
Sub Region: Waipara
Style: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Producer: Greystone Wines

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.0%
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Natural: Certified Organic, Vegan Friendly

Original price was: $91.99.Current price is: $79.99.

A beautiful expression of Pinot Noir with fine balance, finesse and detail

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The 2021 Greystone Vineyard Ferment is the fifth release of this very special, unique wine. What started out as an interesting experiment to see what would happen, has morphed into producing something that has created interest around the wine world. Fermenting in the vineyard is an ultimate expression of vineyard terrior. We just love the delicacy and nuance that this Pinot displays while not compromising on any flavour concentration or power. A Pinot Noir that Dom is rightly very proud of. We have a very limited allocation.

Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"Our unique take on Pinot Noir captures our place, right in the heart of North Canterbury. Our handpicked fruit is fermented in the vineyard rows where it was grown. Open to the elements and exposed to natural and wild native yeasts, the fermentation responds to the rhythm of the season to create a truly unique vintage.

Handpicked and fermented outside in the vineyard rows where the fruit was grown. We use a separate destemmer, that lives in the vineyard, so the fruit never left the rows. We allow the fruit to start fermentation in its own time and respond to the rhythm of the season. Therefore the fermentations are driven not only by indigenous vineyard yeast but also the ambient temperatures. So we are extending the vintage influence on the wine itself. We gently hand plunge the vats once per day and then allow a short maceration post-ferment for balance and harmony. The young wine is then aged for 15 months in aged oak barrels before being estate bottled – unfined and unfiltered."

5 Stars & 97/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, August 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Gorgeously complex and seductive, the wine shows dark berry, dried herb, toasted almond and warm mushroom aromas on the nose, leading to a sensually refined palate offering outstanding weight and silky flow. Beautifully layered and finely textured, finishing superbly long and structured. Certified organic. At its best: now to 2033."

Rated Outstanding & 95/100 Cameron Douglas MS, August 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Vibrant and new, complex and refined, individual with a specific personality and pinosity. Aromas and flavours of white smoke and red berry fruits, a core earthy mineral qualities, moments of milk chocolate and smoky wood tannins, mangosteen berries and plum, plenty of cherry and red apple skin suggestions as well. Fantastic mouthfeel with fine tannins woven through a lees and youthful acid texture. A delicious wine with length and appeal. Best drinking from 2025 through 2035+."

95/100 Jamie Goode, WineAnorak.com, January 2026 (2021 Vintage)
"This is complex and has a lovely grainy tannic structure with hints of spice and earth, as well as cherries and plums, with nice grip. Slightly drying but really fine. This is a complex, layered Pinot of real charm but also some serious structure."

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You may also choose to 'pick up' your order from our wine shop at 188 Durham Street South, Christchurch.

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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 $6 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.