Greywacke Pinot Noir 2017 (100ml) - from magnum

Greywacke is the personal project of Kevin Judd, one of Marlborough’s most influential figures and the founding winemaker at Cloudy Bay. The name comes from the region’s defining greywacke stones, and the wines reflect that cool, mineral-driven landscape.

Sauvignon Blanc leads the range, joined by excellent Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and aromatic whites. Judd’s style mixes ripeness with restraint, favouring texture, subtle wild ferment notes and a quiet complexity that unfolds with time in the glass. It is a thoughtful, characterful take on Marlborough.

New Zealand’s wine history is young, beginning with nineteenth century missionaries and modest early plantings. A turning point came in the 1970s with modern Sauvignon Blanc and cool climate viticulture. Rapid growth followed, and the country now stands as a leader in fresh, focused, regionally expressive wines.

New Zealand has built a global reputation on purity, bright fruit and a strong connection to place. Its wine regions stretch from subtropical Northland to the cool reaches of Central Otago, with a focus on expressing climate and landscape. The appellation framework is relatively relaxed, allowing producers to focus on style and sustainability. Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough remains the country’s calling card, while Pinot Noir thrives in Martinborough and Central Otago.

You will also find excellent Chardonnay, Riesling and Syrah across both islands. New Zealand wine is defined by freshness, clarity and a modern approach that celebrates its unique environment.

Marlborough is New Zealand’s best known wine region and the global benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc. The cool climate long sunshine hours and free draining soils create intensely aromatic wines with signature Marlborough freshness. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay also perform well offering clean, sometimes complex fruit driven styles with subtle structure.

Many vineyards stretch across the Wairau and Awatere Valleys each adding small differences in flavour and texture. Winemaking here is modern and precise with a focus on capturing bright clean fruit above all else. Marlborough remains a reliable source of vibrant crisp wines that are instantly recognisable.