Greywacke Kevin Judd Pinot Gris 2024 is a richly textured, aromatic Marlborough Pinot Gris from one of New Zealand’s most celebrated winemakers — complex, generous and built with the kind of depth and character that sets it completely apart from everyday Pinot Grigio.

Kevin Judd is one of New Zealand’s most respected winemakers — the man who built Cloudy Bay into a global icon over 25 years before founding Greywacke in 2009. His Pinot Gris is a statement wine: richer, more textural and more complex than the light, neutral Italian Pinot Grigio style, and crafted to express the full aromatic potential of the variety in Marlborough.

My Wine Man

This is for someone who wants a serious, textural white wine with real aromatic complexity and presence.

Pinot Gris at this level is nothing like the light, crisp Pinot Grigio of northern Italy. Greywacke’s version is richer, more generous and more complex — with the kind of texture, weight and aromatic depth that makes it a genuinely food-friendly and very satisfying wine.

Kevin Judd is a master of this style, and the 2024 is a particularly fine expression — fresh, aromatic and very complete.

In my view, this is one of the finest New Zealand Pinot Gris available at this price — a wine that will surprise and delight anyone who thinks they know what Pinot Gris tastes like.

What makes this wine stand out

This is all about aromatic complexity and textural richness from Marlborough’s finest winemaker.

White peach, pear, quince and subtle spice sit at the core, with a lightly off-dry palate weight and a creamy, textural mid-palate that gives the wine real presence and depth. Fresh acidity keeps everything balanced and focused.

The defining feature is the texture — medium-bodied with a generous, rounded mouthfeel and a long, aromatic finish that lingers with real persistence.

Aromatic, textural and completely compelling.

Style / drinking window

Medium-bodied with white peach, pear, quince and subtle spice, with a lightly off-dry, textural palate.

Fresh acidity and creamy texture provide balance, richness and a long, aromatic finish.

Drinking beautifully now, best enjoyed over the next 2–4 years.

Why this is a smart buy

If you want a serious, textural Pinot Gris from one of New Zealand’s most celebrated winemakers, this is exceptional value.

It delivers:

• aromatic complexity and textural richness from the founder of Cloudy Bay
• a genuinely food-friendly style that goes far beyond everyday Pinot Grigio
• Marlborough character and Kevin Judd’s signature precision at a very honest price

Ideal for Asian cuisine, seafood, pork, soft cheese or a relaxed dinner party.

Explore the Greywacke range

• Greywacke Kevin Judd Sauvignon Blanc 2024 → same producer / different variety / more crisp and herbaceous
• Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Blanc 2023 → step up / wild ferment / more complex and textural
• Greywacke Kevin Judd Chardonnay 2023 → same producer / richer and more structured

Life’s too short for bad wine.