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…
On becoming regenerative, part one
If you are a Greystone newsletter subscriber or Purple Pages reader, you’ve probably heard a lot about regenerative viticultural practices and benefits. As one of New Zealand’s first wineries certified by Quorum Sense, Greystone has…
First pick of the bunch
Breakfast TV joined the team for the start of harvest—and North Canterbury certainly put on a show for the Christchurch crew! Mike welcomed reporter Isaac Gunson into the vineyard and, despite Mike’s nerves, he was…
Tough harvest incoming
We’re just a mere day or two away from kickstarting harvest. While it’s been a tough one this year as we prepare for another harvest amidst the pandemic, we’re proud of how our team has…
Greystone welcomes changes to organic wine trade agreement with China
We’re thrilled to announce we’re among the New Zealand wineries now with greater access to the Chinese market. Thanks to an Organic Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), announced by the Organic Exporters Association of New Zealand…
Science unlocking Greystone’s secret ingredients
One of the world’s oldest forms of winemaking is going high tech, thanks to a Callaghan Innovation fellowship grant through Lincoln University. The grant allows student Constanza Espinoza Iversen to study Greystone’s open-air winemaking, a…
North Canterbury: The forgotten wine region of New Zealand
We know we’re operating in the best wine region in the country… but it’s nice when visitors discover that for themselves. We hosted Capsule’s Kelly Bertrand and were pretty thrilled when she said she never…
Global Accolade for North Canterbury Wine from ‘million Dollar Nose’
Vineyard Ferment recognised by the Wine Advocate Top 100 Wine
Launching Our New Label & First Sparkling Wine
Here it is! Our NEW LABEL on our very first bottle of sparkling wine. We couldn’t think of a better way to launch the new design than on a bottle of bubbly. General manager, and…
15 Years at Greystone – an Interview with Winemaker, Dom Maxwell, And, General Manager, Nick
Nick & Dom – 15 Years. This New Zealand wine story involves a partnership that started in an empty paddock, grew with a vineyard and evolved into a friendship over 15 vintages. 2019 marks the 15th year…
