Description
Quartz Reef Central Otago Methode Traditionelle NV is a classy fizz. Stonefruits and red berries. Hints of yeasty/doughy/autolytic characters. Drying on the palate with lemony acid balanced by mid-palate fat. Good balance of fruit and savoury. Drink Quartz Reef Central Otago NV at the start of a meal.
Since 1996 Rudi Bauer has been the custodian of the Bendigo Estate vineyard. The vines are on a sun-drenched north-facing slope, this is where one of the best reds from Otago is grown. In total, the winery has 30 hectares to produce sparkling, Pinot Gris and others. Rudi’s skill is proven by the amount of contract work he carries out too. The style here shows restraint and a soft touch, something that is atypical of the region and a reflection of the quality of their terroir.
Central Otago
Grabbed more than their share of world renown for full-bodied and powerful Pinot. Searching beyond you’ll find pockets of fascinating wines from subregional experiments to aromatic whites.
Pinot Noir
This is the most elusive grape. It is relatively early ripening and extremely sensitive to terroir. Its perfect place on earth is the Cote d’Or in Burgundy. So haunting are great red Burgundy’s charms that growers everywhere try to emulate them. Pinot Noir is not just a one-trick pony, it can make great reds, rosé, sparkling and even sweet wines, whites on occasion and I’ve tasted a decent fortified Pinot Noir too.
ChardonnayÂ
The grape that you can plant anywhere, in any climate and do anything to and it will still taste like an OK wine. When people hit the sweet spot of site, climate, cropping and winemaking, Chardonnay becomes a magical wine that will age gracefully but charm you at any age. Chardonnays can range from cool-climate lean and citrusy to warmer climate tropical and overt. Oak and lees can add flavouring as can malolactic fermentation.
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