Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Vintage Rose 2016

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling Rose
Producer:
 
Quartz Reef
Label Name:
 
Methode Traditionnelle Vintage Rose
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Bendigo, Central Otago
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review) high praise/94–95 pts for 2016; Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate) 91 pts; James Suckling 91 pts; Cameron Douglas 94 pts; Gold/Silver medals at NZ Organic Wine Awards

Tasting Note
Pale salmon rosé with fine persistent bubbles. Aromas of strawberry, macerated cherry, rose petal and brioche; palate shows red-berry fruit, creamy autolysis, subtle spice, almond and toast, with precise acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: beetroot-cured salmon, glazed ham, roast chicken, creamy pâté. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, pork belly bao, Korean BBQ (pork), spicy Thai salads.

Production Method
Méthode Traditionnelle (bottle fermented), aged on lees ~60 months for the 2016 vintage; hand-riddled and disgorged, minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Quartz Reef, founded 1996 by Rudi Bauer and partners, is a biodynamic estate in Bendigo, Central Otago, specialising in Pinot Noir and méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines.