Sour cherries join in as the wine unfurls with more detail
The wine is aged for 24 months in large Austrian and German oak casks
Fresh and vibrant
leaving chalk dust
A mid‑palate of honeycomb
Greystone Thomas Brothers Erin's Reserve Chardonnay Aphelion Brini Grenache Sour cherries join in asThe palate is tense, mineral, and quietly powerful, with lemon pith, white nectarine, and grapefruit giving a cool, chiselled entry. Acidity is racy and crystalline, carrying that unmistakable Waipara limestone drive. Texture is fine, chalky, and tightly coiled, showing real depth without heaviness. A subtle line of flint, struck match, and wetstone salinity adds savoury complexity. The midpalate is silky yet taut, revealing hints of almond meal,