Greywacke Botrytis Pinot Gris 2023

The Greywacke Botrytis Pinot Gris 2023 is a richly textured, sweet Marlborough wine crafted from botrytis-affected grapes grown in the Restaurant Block vineyard near Renwick. The Lincoln Berrysmith clone fruit was hand-harvested on 15 May at around 33.5 degrees Brix, whole-bunch pressed and cold-settled before fermentation. Approximately 25% of the juice was fermented with indigenous yeasts in old French oak barriques to add texture and savoury complexity, while the remainder was fermented in stainless steel with cultured yeast. Fermentation was stopped in July to retain about 92 g/L residual sugar, and the blended wine matured for four months on lees in neutral oak before bottling. At 13.5% ABV with a pH of 3.70 and total acidity of 7.8 g/L, it opens with intense aromas of dark orange marmalade, poached quince, cardamom creme brulee and honeyed biscotti. The palate is opulent yet balanced, with layers of praline, dried fruit, citrus peel and warm spice framed by lively acidity that gives freshness and length. This is a complex and indulgent dessert wine that will pair beautifully with fruit tarts, blue cheese or spiced desserts and will continue to evolve gracefully with age.

Tasting Profile

Aroma:

Honey, Orange Marmalade, Quince

Palate:

Almond, Citrus Zest, Dried Fruits

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Dessert