Summer Cooking with Jen from The Modern Mess
We had the pleasure of sitting down with local chef and recipe developer, Jen Pomeroy, of The Modern Mess. Jen lives with her young family in Amberley, which is just a short drive from Greystone….
Beyond the Grape : Uncorking the Importance of Certified Organic Wine
Beyond a simple fermented drink, wine is a complex creation. Sun-kissed grapes, skilled hands, and a unique expression of time and place intertwine with each sip. But as consumers increasingly seek transparency and sustainability in…
The Greystone Journey to Organic, Regenerative Agriculture
The story of how Greystone became one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed organic vineyards started all the way back in early 2014, when we began the conversion from conventional to organic viticulture. By 2018, our…
Philosophy and wine: an excellent pairing
Meet Emily Grazier, one of the newest interns to join the Greystone team. A freelance writer and editor, tango dancer and photographer, Emily loves trying new things and developing her skills. Winemaking is just one…
Greystone celebrating International Chardonnay Day with a triple trophy win!
Today we are celebrating not just one, but three distinguished trophies for our 2021 Organic Chardonnay at the 2023 International Wine Challenge (IWC)! The IWC, one of the longest running international wine shows which is…
Meet our new, multi-talented Marketing and Sales Coordinator Jasmine Black!
Jasmine Black first arrived at Greystone in 2019 through a little word of mouth- but her passion and love for winemaking has seen her stay, and flourish in the Greystone family. The Canadian has spent…
From pouring wine to making it: Sam’s journey to Greystone
He used to serve wine in pubs and bars across England, but Sam’s interest in organic and regenerative practices led him to making it here to Greystone. Read his story!
Looking to the future: Lizzy’s journey to Greystone a step in the regenerative direction
Meet Lizzy Holiman, our newest member of the Greystone team. Jumping on board for our harvest, Lizzy is excited to have finally made it to New Zealand after a two-year delay due to covid. With…
New chef Theo Dubost brings a new flavour to Greystone’s Cellar Door
We’re so excited to welcome our new chef, Theo Dubost, to the Greystone team. Trained in French techniques and European cuisine, Theo has had experience working in restaurants across France, which included three restaurants holding…
Superstylin’ with Groove Armada
We’ll admit it, a lot of us around Greystone are proud GenXers, so when one of our favourite British electronic bands popped by for a visit, we drew straws for who’d take them on a…
Congrats to our very own Young Winemaker of the Year, Georgia Mehlhopt
We’ve always known that we have an incredibly dedicated and innovative team at Greystone – and Young Winemaker of the Year Georgia Mehlhopt is no exception. Georgia’s interest in wine was sparked while walking along…
Celebrating our 2020 Vineyard Ferment
Our unique take on Pinot Noir captures our place, right in the heart of North Canterbury. If ever there was a wine that captured the heart of Greystone, this is it. The fruit for this…
