Brand:Greystone

Closure:Screwcap

Organic Certification:BioGro - 5920

Country of Origin:New Zealand

Serving Temperature:7-10°C

Drink By:2028

Wine Ageing:5 months on yeast lees in tank.

Winemaking Style:Low-intervention

Harvest:Fruit was hand harvested in the cool of the early morning to retain freshness and acidity. This fruit comes from two clay blocks, one ungrafted, that provide great concentration.

Winemaking:Whole bunch pressed before vinification. Fermentations were long and quite cool between 14 and 16 degrees in stainless steel. Judiciously selected noble Botrytis bunches were Included at between 5 and 10% of the overall fruit selection. Lots were blended together after five months on yeast lees, before estate bottling without fining.

Viticulture:Unique limestone conglomerate in which the vine roots grow (greystone). A limestone mix of fossils, sea shells and small pebbles that have been fused together through the seismic movement of North Canterbury. The north-facing limestone hills slope down to clay, the perfect combination for growing wines with minerality and concentration.

Food Pairing:Grilled seafood, Sashimi, Thai green curry, Pork stir-fry, Chicken piccata, Grilled chicken with citrus glaze, Greek salad, Poached prawn cocktail, Goat cheese and herb-stuffed chicken, Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, Asparagus risotto.