COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Greystone Wines
REGION
Canterbury
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Greystone Wines Nor'wester Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Waipara Valley in North Canterbury, New Zealand. Greystone Wines, founded in 2000 by the Thomas family, is dedicated to regenerative organic farming practices on their limestone-rich estate. Winemaker Dom Maxwell's philosophy centers on allowing the vineyard's unique terroir to shine through, utilizing natural winemaking techniques. The vineyards were established in 2004 on limestone and clay hills.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards planted in 2004 on limestone and clay hills.
Fact 02
Certified 100% organic and committed to regenerative farming.
Fact 03
Winemaker Dom Maxwell named NZ Winemaker of the Year 2018.
Fact 04
Uses natural winemaking, including vineyard ferments with wild yeasts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Greystone Wines practices natural winemaking, including fermentation initiated by wild yeasts captured from the vineyard. The estate is managed under certified organic and regenerative farming principles. The winemaking approach is characterized by minimal intervention, aiming to highlight the distinctiveness of each vineyard parcel and the regional terroir.
