Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Rose NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling Rose
Producer:
 
Quartz Reef
Label Name:
 
Methode Traditionnelle Rose NV
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Central Otago (Bendigo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 91 (2022); Wine Advocate 91 (2021); Bob Campbell/The Real Review 94 (2021); Cameron Douglas 94 (2020); NZ Organic Wine Awards – Gold (2021) and earlier medals

Tasting Note
Bright strawberry and red cherry with rose petal and toasted brioche; creamy mousse, lively acidity, hint of shortbread and nutmeg on a focused, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: charcuterie, smoked salmon, oysters, duck breast, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, spicy Thai or Vietnamese salads, Korean BBQ.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle: bottle-fermented, aged on lees (minimum 18–24 months), hand-picked fruit from biodynamic estate, riddled and hand-disgorged.

Vineyard Info
Quartz Reef, founded by Rudi Bauer in 1996, farms a biodynamic estate at Bendigo, planted from 1998 on quartz-rich soils; noted for premium Pinot Noir and méthode traditionnelle sparklings.