{"product_id":"greystone-organic-waipara-chardonnay-2023","title":"Greystone Organic Waipara Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eComplex, enticing and packed with scents of soil and place. Aromas of seashells and lemons, crisp red apple and grapefruits, white peach and soil-smoke. Dry, taut, youthful, fresh and utterly delicious. A wine that reminds me of outstanding Chablis with its signature mineral the lees and flinty fruit core. The acid line is pristine adding mouthfeel and length as well as carrying fruit and mineral flavours. Best drinking from 2025 through 2030+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Oct 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eHints of flint, smoke spice and mushroom complexity weave in and out of focus against a backdrop of tangy apple with citrus oil. The palate is backward and sapid with late flavours of peach (Mendoza clone?) which hold court right across the long finish as notes of spicy oak, popcorn and créme fraîche emerge. At once generous in flavour yet restrained in structure, it holds good tension and will unfurl over the mid-term to deliver nutty complexity and added weight\" Stephen Wong, The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale lemon in colour with aromas of ripe nectarine and pink grapefruit. Toasted almonds\u003cbr\u003eand bran appear with some fine blossom too. Rich mouth-feel with exotic spice and lemon pith, balanced with a lengthy mineral spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreystone draws its name from the unique limestone conglomerate that we find as the bedrock on which our vine roots grow in. A limestone mix of fossils, sea shells and small pebbles that have been fused together through the seismic movement of North Canterbury. Over time this ancient seabed has been pushed and folded upwards to form the Teviotdale Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022\/23 season was one of great balance. It was slightly warmer, slightly wetter and slightly sunnier, giving us wonderful conditions for growing grapes. After a temperate winter, budburst was slightly earlier than usual, and although spring frosts were frequent, they were mercifully mild. Regular spring rainfall mixed with good sunshine hours through Nov. and Dec. helped ensure healthy vine growth and moderate bunch sizes. Warm North Canterbury summer days followed through December, January \u0026amp; February, pushing along fruit development. Moderate temperatures through March and April prolonged the ripening period and allowed us to harvest at the optimum quality level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chardonnay is the culmination of two distinct vineyard blocks – one rooted in limestone, the other in clay. Each block contributes its own unique character: clay from the lower slopes contributes richness and fruit weight, while limestone from the higher elevations delivers vibrant freshness and length. The result is a wine of depth, balance, and unmistakable character. We hand-pick our Chardonnay blocks and process them without additives. The Limestone block was whole-bunch pressed, preserving its delicate minerality, while the Clay block was foot-crushed before pressing to enhance texture. Each block was fermented naturally in French oak barriques, guided by wild yeasts through primary fermentation. The wine was then left undisturbed over the winter months, with natural malolactic fermentation beginning in early spring, adding layers of complexity and texture. After nine months of aging, the wine was estate-bottled without fining. The 2023 vintage reflects the calm, dry harvest conditions, offering ripe fruit complemented by natural freshness. Traditional malolactic fermentation has added complexity and texture, creating a wine that’s both approachable and age-worthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: For pairings, keep it simple yet indulgent: grilled salmon, roast pork\u003cbr\u003ebelly, or creamy mushroom risotto. This wine is a pleasure to enjoy now but will reward patience – cellar it for 10-12 years, and it will continue to evolve beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50405604720957,"sku":"GRSCHA23","price":152.97,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24402-1.jpg?v=1729034278","url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarket.co.nz\/products\/greystone-organic-waipara-chardonnay-2023","provider":"Black Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}