At first glance, it has a bright ruby color and medium-layer garnet reflections.
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QUARTZ REEF Bendigo Pinor Noir 2022
Pinot Noir
New Zealand
2022
12.5º
34,99€
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QUARTZ REEF Bendigo Pinor Noir 2022
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Tasting notes
On the nose it offers a notable aromatic intensity, dominated by fresh red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, along with subtle floral notes of violet and a spicy background reminiscent of cloves and cinnamon. Earthy and mineral nuances also appear that evoke the stony character of the Bendigo vineyard.
In the mouth it is silky and precise, with a lively acidity that provides freshness and lengthens the palate. The tannins, fine and well integrated, support a juicy fruit core that extends towards an elegant finish, where spicy and mineral notes reappear. A balanced and expressive Pinot Noir, a true reflection of the extreme terroir of Central Otago.
Food pairing
Cheese
Duck
Chicken
Mushroom and chicken risotto
Fish
Salmon
Description
The Quartz Reef Bendigo Pinot Noir 2022 comes from a biodynamically (Demeter) and organically (BioGro) certified vineyard located in Bendigo, in the Central Otago region on New Zealand's South Island, planted on sloped terraces of Waenga fine sandy loam and Letts steepland at 217–264 m a.s.l., in an environment characterized by soils of quartzitic origin.
Managed with a non-interventionist approach under the supervision of renowned winemaker Rudi Bauer, the vineyard was planted in 1998 and cultivates multiple clones (10/5, 5, 115, 667, 777, and Abel). Hand harvesting is carried out, with small-batch fermentations and a percentage of whole-bunch. The winemaking includes cold soaking for up to 7 days, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and subsequent maceration for between 19 and 26 days, before aging in French barrels (27–28 % new) for 12 months, with spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
The 2022 vintage combined variable conditions, with a long flowering between late November and a heatwave in January–February with temperatures above 35 °C, with the main grape harvest taking place in late March.
Around 475 barrels were produced, reflecting the intention to maintain traditional techniques and maximum varietal purity .
Critics have favorably reviewed this expression: it received 93 points from Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski), 95 pts and 5 stars from Bob Campbell MW, and a 94+ rating from Wine Advocate according to Real Review. In addition, based on reviews on Wine-Searcher, it suggests a “Bold and Structured” style typical of Central Otago, with potential for up to 10–15 years.
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