Greystone Pinot Noir 2021

The winery writes "Crushed dark berries rise on the nose, with dried herbs and a floral lift adding nuance. The palate is deep and mouth-filling, carried by taut tannins and a thread of spice. A seductive length unfolds slowly, shaped by the Omihi hillsides of the Greystone Vineyard."

Cameron Douglas MS writes "I always recognise the signature of limestone as part of the bouquet in wines from GS. In addition to this aroma there’s dark cherry and boysenberry, layers of fruit and wood spice, violet and rose. There’s also an ‘X’ aroma that is the synergy of all the above. Dry, textured and taut, a youthful wine with core fruit flavours that mirror the bouquet, an abundance of needle-point tannins and definitive acid line. A lengthy finish and totally enjoyable drink. Best drinking from 2028 through 2035+."

Stephen Wong MW writes "A finely detailed perfume of red plum, violets, pot pourri, spice and cigar box unfurls in layers around a core of coulis fruit. The silky, energetic palate is elegant with long, lingering flavours of plum, blackberry, olive and juniper, set against a canvas of fine, sinewy tannin and saline acidity which creates wonderful tension. Fairly concentrated right to the finish, this is still relaxing into its skin and will develop positively in the mid-term."

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "Seductive and complex, the wine shows dark berry, tapenade, game, warm mushroom, and toasted almond characters on the nose. The palate exhibits excellent concentration, complemented by plush texture and beautifully melded tannins, finishing delectably long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2033."