Clay Bullwinkel

9.5

MacLaren Greywacke Vineyard Syrah 2017
Full bodied plum, sharp berries,and herb/spice swirl. Steve Law is master syrah wine craftsman. — 3 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.2

Cloudy Bay’s 33rd vintage. I’ve been a fan since their 12th. In fact, their 1996 was my epiphany wine; it was THE bottle that started it all. Founded in 1985 by David Hohnen of Margaret River’s Cape Mentelle along with its first winemaker, Kevin Judd, who would go on to spend 25 years there before creating his own label, Greywacke. Judd is widely considered as the pioneer responsible for elevating New Zealand wine to its current status. Judd also happens to be one of the best wine photographers in the world (I highly recommend his ‘The Landscape of New Zealand Wine’). Cloudy Bay was acquired by LVMH (Louis Vuitton Möet Hennessy) in 2003. Production of the 2017 vintage was down due to Cyclone Debbie. All fruit that was not harvested prior to the storm was discarded. Lime oil and white grapefruit combine with lemongrass and apricot, and will have you bracing for a razor sharp acidity to come, but what follows is superb balance. There’s a ping of acidity that’s just enough, which allows the flavors to linger just a little longer than usual. Still a fan. — 6 years ago

John Libonatti-Roche

9.2

This is proper NZ SB. Absolutely love it once the worst chill left the glass. Distinct flint on the nose, followed by gooseberry, grapefruit, grass and (I'm not mad) nuts & boiled potatoes. A lovely mouthful with a long lasting finish. Paid a shade over £20 but happy that its better value than the Greywacke (2015) that I tried beside at £18. My new favourite NZ Sauvingnon Blanc. — 8 years ago

TC Frazier

9.0

The true definition of a wine round up tight. If you're drinking this anytime soon, decant for at least two hours — 10 years ago

Mathieu Hamel

8.9

Bon mais pas suffisamment de punch. 29$ — 4 years ago

Paul T HB

9.7

So good, perfect condition for an 08.
48 cases made — 6 years ago

Matthew Denci

9.1

Another lovely nose from Greywacke wines, lanolin, stone, and fruit 20 grams residual sugar but drinks lighter than that due to high acidity. Wanna see this with some more age on it — 8 years ago

Richard S

9.0

Beautiful honey and tropical fruit great dessert wine but not cheese — 9 years ago

Daniel Hsu

9.4

Quite tannic, smoky — 11 years ago

with Jordan and Yoon Jeong

Paul T HB

9.4

Bobs Cuvee,
250 cases, surprisingly only 13.3 Abv
The 08 Greywacke was a bit more complex & meatier, this is more subdued. But still a nice bottle if you can find one — 6 years ago

Paul Masson

9.1

"Church vineyard." From the upper Ahr, with a higher percentage of slate and greywacke, this is coursing with mineral tension, dark fruit, and fine oak integration on a sturdy medium frame. Winner — 7 years ago

Micki Karrer

10

Rich in flavors. Really enjoyed it. — 9 years ago

Sanjeev Dutta

9.0

Berries and plum with a hint of spice. Great value! — 10 years ago