Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Quartz Reef
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Central Otago (Bendigo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews for the 2019 vintage: Robert Parker's Wine Advocate ~93 pts; Bob Campbell MW ~95 pts; Cameron Douglas MS ~94 pts; multiple retailers note high quality and strong vintage reviews

Tasting Note
Bright dark cherry and black-Doris plum, forest-floor and dried herbs, with anise, spice and subtle cedary oak. Silky tannins, zesty acidity and a long, vibrant finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, lamb, mushroom risotto, pork belly, grilled/teriyaki salmon, seared tuna, miso-glazed aubergine, char siu or Korean BBQ, aged cheeses, earthy mushroom and truffle dishes.

Production Method
Certified organic/biodynamic estate fruit; hand-harvested, small-batch ferments with some whole-cluster, cold-soak and indigenous yeasts; aged 12–15 months in French oak (approx. 30–33% new) with wild malolactic fermentation.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Rudi Bauer in 1996, Quartz Reef is a single‑estate producer on Bendigo Station, Bendigo sub-region, Central Otago; BioGro organic and Demeter biodynamic certified, known for expressive Pinot Noir and méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines.