COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Greystone Wines
REGION
Canterbury
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Greystone Barrel Ferment Sauvignon Blanc hails from the Waipara Valley in North Canterbury, New Zealand, produced by Greystone Wines. What sets this wine apart is its use of rare Loire clones alongside a traditional Bordeaux clone, a distinctive approach for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The vineyard is organically managed and rooted in limestone conglomerate bedrock, contributing to the wine's unique character. The 2023 vintage benefited from a balanced growing season, with slightly warmer and sunnier conditions leading to optimal grape quality.
ALCOHOL
13.6%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Uses rare Loire Sauvignon Blanc clones (376 & 530).
Fact 02
Fermented and aged in old French oak barrels.
Fact 03
Vineyard sits on ancient seabed limestone.
Fact 04
Certified organic viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Greystone Barrel Ferment Sauvignon Blanc is produced using 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Following a gentle pressing, the juice is settled before undergoing fermentation in old French oak barrels with wild yeast. This fermentation process takes seven months to reach dryness. Partial malolactic fermentation is also employed, and the wine benefits from lees stirring to enhance texture and depth. The wine is aged for seven months in 100% used French oak barriques and is estate bottled without fining.
