Greystone

Waipara Valley Pinot Noir

9.133 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
Waipara, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Shun Kikuchi

elegant. mid translucent , clear and clean. pleasant red current and cherry, touch of earthy and oak. dry, mid acidity and well grained tannin, with youth balanced thickness of texture. Burgundy style elegant one. Now it is ready but it seems to be worth waiting for a couple of yrs.

elegant. mid translucent , clear and clean. pleasant red current and cherry, touch of earthy and oak. dry, mid acidity and well grained tannin, with youth balanced thickness of texture. Burgundy style elegant one. Now it is ready but it seems to be worth waiting for a couple of yrs.

Jan 20th, 2019
Brian Wakelin

Great one. Just right body

Great one. Just right body

Feb 12th, 2024
Jess

Pale ruby color.
Aromas of strawberry jam, buttered toast.
Dry. Flavors of fresh ripe strawberries, red cherry, hint of cream soda or something fizzy. Delicious!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5

Pale ruby color.
Aromas of strawberry jam, buttered toast.
Dry. Flavors of fresh ripe strawberries, red cherry, hint of cream soda or something fizzy. Delicious!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5

Jul 4th, 2023
Big Wave Dave

Earthy. Quite complex. Clay dominant giving great texture. Rounder and smoother than nor wester. Finesse, savoury. Singing.

Earthy. Quite complex. Clay dominant giving great texture. Rounder and smoother than nor wester. Finesse, savoury. Singing.

Sep 3rd, 2022
Big Wave Dave

Burgundian in weight, balance, and flavour profile. Dark savoury fruit. Vosne spice. Long, Great balance. Strong buy!

Burgundian in weight, balance, and flavour profile. Dark savoury fruit. Vosne spice. Long, Great balance. Strong buy!

Jul 7th, 2022
Big Wave Dave

Deep ruby. Very savoury, with sour cherries, and strong sandalwood spice. Fine tannins. Stemmy. A food wine.

Deep ruby. Very savoury, with sour cherries, and strong sandalwood spice. Fine tannins. Stemmy. A food wine.

Jun 18th, 2020
Jeremy Pollard

Very pleasant drinking without being captivating.

Very pleasant drinking without being captivating.

Aug 18th, 2018
Karena Lyons

Drank it at home and loved it after a phase of drinking more fuller-bodied wine. Would def get again. Got it on sale in NZ but it travelled well to Honolulu.

Drank it at home and loved it after a phase of drinking more fuller-bodied wine. Would def get again. Got it on sale in NZ but it travelled well to Honolulu.

May 28th, 2018
Rocket Rod

Nice! Cherry and spice but balanced by beautifully integrated tannins providing a lovely backbone. Medium body and finish. New oak is still quite front row but overall showing signs of mellowing. Should keep evolving nicely.

Nice! Cherry and spice but balanced by beautifully integrated tannins providing a lovely backbone. Medium body and finish. New oak is still quite front row but overall showing signs of mellowing. Should keep evolving nicely.

Oct 2nd, 2016
Cyta Cao

新西兰的黑皮诺!芬芳的花香果香,入口有奶油气味!由此判断一定用的是法国新橡木桶。2012年习大大访新西兰,国宴用酒之一。和剑道馆的大家吃潮汕牛肉,很清新。

新西兰的黑皮诺!芬芳的花香果香,入口有奶油气味!由此判断一定用的是法国新橡木桶。2012年习大大访新西兰,国宴用酒之一。和剑道馆的大家吃潮汕牛肉,很清新。

Aug 9th, 2016