Chardonnay Greywacke 2015

Greywacke is the winery of Kevin Judd, who was winemaker at Cloudy Bay for 25 years.  In 2009 he set up for himself, and sources select parcels of grapes from growers around Marlborough.  I reckon his wines consistently beat his famous alma mater for quality, interest and value for money.  We met Kevin and his wife Beverley several times during our 2014 tours to New Zealand, and he has spoken at wine events I have run in the UK.

An enticing combination of pink grapefruit, burnt orange and white nectarine interwoven with aromas of smoked almonds, hazelnut, and freshly cut hay. The savoury notes carries through onto the rich, textural palate, evidence of this wine’s low-intervention winemaking. An intricate bone-dry style that is highly concentrated with a distinct flintiness, tight structure and crisp, citrus finish.