Greywacke Pinot Gris 2023

Crafted by Kevin Judd—founding winemaker at Cloudy Bay and now at the helm of Greywacke—this Pinot Gris is made with a wild-fermented, off-dry style that brings richness and complexity. Sourced from select vineyards in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys, the grapes are hand-picked and fermented using indigenous yeasts in old French oak barrels. The wine is then left on its lees for several months to enhance texture and savoury depth, creating a style that is expressive, opulent, and uncompromising.

Bouquet

Fragrant and multi-layered, the nose opens with ripe pear, white peach, and honeysuckle, followed by exotic spice, orange blossom, and hints of marzipan. A trace of smoky minerality and subtle pastry notes adds intrigue and finesse.

Palate

Full-flavoured and creamy, the palate is lush yet finely structured. Juicy pear and baked apple are wrapped in a silken lees texture, with a flourish of ginger, clove, and sweet citrus peel. There’s a gentle sweetness on the mid-palate balanced by fresh acidity, leading to a long, spicy, and gently warming finish. It’s an aromatic white with depth, confidence, and true Greywacke flair.

Food Pairing

Ideal with spiced pork belly, Thai green curry, or creamy mushroom risotto. Also pairs beautifully with washed-rind cheeses, roast duck, or richly flavoured vegetarian dishes.

Cellaring

Drinking wonderfully now for its fruit and texture, but can cellar for 5–7 years, gaining savoury, honeyed complexity and evolving into a richly layered, almost Alsatian profile.