Greywacke Pinot Noir 2023 from Marlborough is a deeply scented, quietly powerful pinot that layers dark cherry and blackcurrant with spice, smoke and the region’s stony, Southern Valleys character. Aromas of spiced blackcurrant, dark cherry, violet, dried herbs, hay and barrel smoke roll into notes of kola nut, licorice and clove. The palate is medium‑bodied but dense and generous, with crushed berries, plum, subtle tobacco, polished tannins and a long, seamless, savoury finish.

This Greywacke Pinot Noir 2023 is built with whole‑berry ferments, indigenous yeast and extended time in French oak, giving both fruit purity and savoury complexity. Acidity sits in the medium‑plus zone, keeping the wine fresh and poised while the tannins feel fine yet authoritative, suggesting a drinking window from 2027 through the following decade if you like more development. Critics are already pitching it in the mid‑90s, noting its combination of richness, structure and clear sense of place.

At the table, Greywacke Pinot Noir 2023 is ideal with roast duck, lamb rump, venison, game birds, mushroom‑heavy dishes and truffle pasta, as well as grilled salmon or tuna steaks for a richer fish match. It also shines with charcuterie and nutty, semi‑hard cheeses, making it a versatile choice from serious dinners to more relaxed grazing boards.