COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Greywacke Vineyards
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Greywacke Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from Marlborough, New Zealand, produced by Greywacke Vineyards. Founded by Kevin Judd, a significant figure in New Zealand wine, the winery's name reflects its connection to the stony soils of the region. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention to express the unique terroir. The 2021 vintage was characterized by reduced yields, contributing to the wine's concentration.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€48
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after New Zealand's abundant bedrock, greywacke.
Fact 02
Founded by a pioneer winemaker of Cloudy Bay.
Fact 03
Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage saw a 50% reduction in yields.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Greywacke Chardonnay undergoes whole-bunch pressing followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts in French oak barriques, including a portion of new oak. A full malolactic fermentation is carried out, and the wine is aged for 11 months. Lees stirring is employed to enhance mouthfeel. The grapes are hand-harvested at high ripeness levels, with the 2021 vintage characterized by reduced yields.
