Greystone Organic Chardonnay 2020/2021 750ml
Greystone is 100% certified organic with BioGro.
95 Points – Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
Viticulturist’s Notes
Our Chardonnay is a blend of our two oldest blocks. One block is limestone dominant, while the other is clay. Our vines flourish differently across both blocks. Limestone provides elegance and finesse, while our clay blocks provide weight and concentration. Organically managed, under-vine cultivation and fewer irrigation cycles have driven the Chardonnay roots deep into the soil.
2022 started with a wet spring which reduced yield before a long dry summer settled in, which meant clean fruit and beautiful acidity. The dry autumn meant that fruit ripened evenly, and the flavor concentration was very noticeable. The fruit was harvested in the cool of the early morning to retain freshness and acidity.
Winemaker’s Notes
We hand-picked our Chardonnay blocks and processed them without the use of additives. Each block was fermented separately in French oak barriques without intervention allowing for a natural, primary, and malo-lactic fermentation through to completion. Barrel aged for 10 months before estate bottling without fining.
Alc: 13.5%
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