Greystone Chardonnay hails from North Canterbury's limestone hills in New Zealand. It has an enticing bouquet of ripe apple, citrus notes and hints of elegant French oak. This exquisite wine boasts a beautiful balance of fresh, crispy acidity and creaminess. The palate rewards with delightful flavours of peach, lemon and subtle toasted almonds. Featuring an excellent full body structure, it culminates in a long, satisfying finish. Produced using organic farming techniques, this wine beautifully echoes its terroir. Excellent paired with seafood or chicken dishes, Greystone Chardonnay offers an outstanding representation of New Zealand's prowess in creating remarkable wines.

Tasting Notes

Aromatics of baked goods & almond paste. Underpinned by grapefruit, lemon zest, apple, and oyster shell. The palate shows finesse beautifully balanced with power and energy, leading to a rich, generous finish accentuated with signature fine-grained oak

About the Winery

Nestled in the mesmerising rolling hills of North Canterbury, New Zealand, lies the breathtakingly beautiful estate of Greystone Wines. Established in 2004, it has rapidly risen to the forefront of fine wine production. Its backdrop, the dramatic limestone hills, not only provides a scenic vista but also influence the unique character of the wines produced there.

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the vineyard is spread across 40 hectares and flourish in diverse soils, from windblown loess to clay and limestone, giving the wines a distinct terroir. The winery practices organic viticulture, and the vineyard thrives on its elevated position, absorbing the surrounding terroir into each grape's core. Greystone’s team passionately fosters the vines, ensuring wines filled with the essence of their natural surroundings.

At Greystone, each vine is hand-tended, and the grapes handpicked, allowing for a meticulous attention to detail. From these carefully chosen parcels, gifted winemaker Dom Maxwell crafts wines that radiate a sense of place. While primarily known for its exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the winery also creates beautiful Riesling, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc.

The team’s dedication to sustainably producing intricately layered wines certainly resonates in the international awards and accolades! received. Nonetheless, at the core of Greystone is its devotion to express the environment from whence their wines originate. Through holistic farming practices, innovative winemaking methods, and resolute dedication, Greystone bottles the spirit, intensity, and beauty of North Canterbury into every vintage.

Greystone is not simply a place where excellent wines are made, but also a tranquil venue that offers farmhouse accommodation and wine tasting sessions. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or an explorer, a visit to Greystone Winery will leave a lasting impression; it is a place where the art of wine-making is truly celebrated.

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