Greystone, Pinot Gris, Pinot Gris, 2023, North Canterbury (GI)

Greystone, Pinot Gris, Pinot Gris, 2023, North Canterbury (GI)'One Liner' Organic Waipara Pinot Gris nashi pear, baked apple and a gently textural, dry ish finish. Tasting Note Pale straw to light straw gold. The nose shows nashi pear, baked apple and pastry notes. The palate is mouth filling with flavours of baked quince and pear, a touch of baking spice and subtle vanilla pod; texture from lees gives weight, while fresh acidity keeps it clean and salivating on the finish. Serve nicely chilled. Country: New

'One-Liner'
Organic Waipara Pinot Gris – nashi pear, baked apple and a gently textural, dry-ish finish.

Tasting Note
Pale straw to light straw-gold. The nose shows nashi pear, baked apple and pastry notes. The palate is mouth-filling with flavours of baked quince and pear, a touch of baking spice and subtle vanilla pod; texture from lees gives weight, while fresh acidity keeps it clean and salivating on the finish. Serve nicely chilled.

Country: New Zealand
Region: North Canterbury GI
Sub-Region: Waipara Valley
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Gris
ABV: 13%
Friendly: Vegan, Organic

Awards & Critics' Scores
95/100 (19/20) – Raymond Chan Wine Reviews (Feb 14, 2024). 
93/100 – Cameron Douglas MS (Jan 25, 2024).
91/100 – Wine Advocate, Erin Larkin (via The Wine Collective).

The Story
Greystone was established in 2000 on Waipara Valley’s limestone and clay hills and is now fully BioGro-certified organic – part of a broader push into regenerative farming and net-carbon-zero certification. The Pinot Gris ferments mainly in stainless steel with a small barrel-fermented portion, then rests briefly on lees to build texture – a house style that aims for purity, gentle weight and a dry-ish balance.

Perfect With... (click me for the recipe)
- Fish: Monkfish with lemon, fennel & parsley – the wine’s ripe pear and quince meet sweet, meaty fish; bright acidity cuts the buttery finish.
- Vegetarian: Goat’s-cheese, pea & lemon tart – the creamy filling mirrors the wine’s texture while citrus keeps things lively.
- Vegan: Miso–sesame roasted aubergine with herby couscous – savoury umami and a hint of sweetness play nicely with the wine’s fruit and gentle spice.