Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Quartz Reef
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Central Otago (Bendigo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93; James Suckling 92; Wine Enthusiast 91; Wine Spectator 90; Bob Campbell 93

Tasting Note
Bright dark-cherry and raspberry fruit with subtle floral and herb notes, mineral streaks, medium-full concentration, fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a long, vibrant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, pork loin, mushroom risotto, lamb shoulder, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki duck, shiitake hot pot.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested biodynamic fruit; indigenous-yeast fermentation with ~7% whole‑bunch; matured ~12 months in French oak (≈28% new).

Vineyard Info
Founded in 1996 by Rudi Bauer, Quartz Reef farms the Bendigo estate in Central Otago; certified organic and Demeter biodynamic, specialising in Pinot Noir and méthode traditionnelle.