Quartz Reef
Named after New Zealand’s largest quartz deposit that lies beneath the wineries principal vineyards at Bendigo Station, Quartz Reef has become the vessel for what winemaker Rudi Bauer calls - his search to make wines that exhibit "a symphony of flavours” and "capture attention and entertain so that you forget everything else”. Quartz Reef Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris & Methode Traditionnelle sparkling wine are the very essence of Central Otago.
Made in a dry, rich, oily style, which is particularly suited to New Zealand cuisine as we strongly believe that pinot gris is the only white variety that can compliment these wonderfully diverse flavours.
Hand picked in ideal conditions and ripeness 14th & 21st April from our Bendigo Estate vineyard.
Whole bunch pressed, minimum settling followed by warmish fermentation until dryness. Lees stirred regularly before bottling in October .
Tasting Notes
Quartz Reef Pinot Gris 2021 exhibits flavours of ripe pear, peach and marzipan with a rich texture and an off-dry mineral finish.
Colour: Golden yellow
Bouquet: Oriental spice, ginger, grapefruit, white stone-fruit & cream
Palate: Rich oily texture, minerality, lingering.
Aging Potential: 3 - 5 years
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