Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Quartz Reef
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Central Otago (Bendigo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 96; Decanter 95; James Suckling 94; Wine Enthusiast 94; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 90

Tasting Note
Perfumed, ripe cherry and dark plum with violets, baking spice, savory herbs and subtle earthy/mushroom notes. Silky texture, fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled pork tenderloin, herb‑crusted lamb; Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon/black cod, char siu pork, shiitake ramen.

Production Method
Estate biodynamic farming; hand‑harvested, small‑batch fermentations with indigenous yeasts, cold soak, ~23 days maceration; aged ~12 months in French oak barriques (≈28% new); spontaneous malolactic fermentation.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Rudi Bauer in 1996, Quartz Reef farms a biodynamic estate in Bendigo. Vines planted from 1998 on quartz‑rich soils; known for site‑driven Pinot Noir and Demeter/BioGro certifications.