Quartz Reef | Traditionnelle Rose – NV

Introduction

Sparkling Wine: Quartz Reef | Traditionnelle Rose – NV

A romantic bouquet of strawberry sherbet and rose petal with a hint of shortbread. Enhanced by lush pinot notes, a creamy acidity and a touch of nutmeg in the finish.

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Producer: Quartz Reef

Ratings: WA | 91 JS | 91

Vintage: NV

Size: 750ml

ABV: 12.5%

Varietal: Champagne Blend

Country/Region: New Zealand, Bendigo

A romantic bouquet of strawberry sherbet and rose petal with a hint of shortbread. Enhanced by lush pinot notes, a creamy acidity and a touch of nutmeg in the finish. Vibrant with an alluring length, focus and clarity.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The flamingo-pink NV Methode Traditionelle Rose is all Pinot Noir from the winery’s Bendigo estate vineyard. Hints of strawberries and stone fruit join citrus and herb shadings on the nose, while the medium-bodied palate is crisp and refreshing, with a dosage of only four grams of sugar per liter. It’s not vintage dated, but this batch appears to be based on the 2017 harvest, as the lot number is LR2017.

• James Suckling: This has orange zest, pomegranate, flowers and pink grapefruit on the nose. Tangy and zesty with fine bubbles and refreshing, clear and dry finish. 100% pinot noir. From organically and biodynamically grown grapes.

Producer Information

Planted on New Zealands largest quartz deposit, Quartz Reef specializes in the creation of exceptional Sparkling Wine and Pinot Noir. Once the focus of a gold strike in the 1860s this site is now a thriving vineyard. The north-facing vineyard is situated to absorb the heat of the sun and the heat retaining properties of the quartz soils store and reflect this heat increasing the ripening of grapes in the cool Central Otago climate. Utilizing biodynamic wine growing practices, winemaker Rudi Bauer has a mission to make wines that capture the essence of Central Otago. Rudi earned degrees in viticulture and winemaking in his native Austria before moving to New Zealand in 1985 as assistant wine maker at Mission Estate in Hawkes Bay. Since then, Rudi has been honing his craft in many of New Zealands regions as well as Oregon and Burgundy. As one of Rippon Vineyards pioneer winemakers, Rudi won Central Otagos first gold medal for Pinot Noir in 1991. And now, as owner/winemaker of Quartz Reef, Rudi is making the best wines of his career, being named 2010 New Zealand Wine Maker of the Year at the NZ Agricultural Society Royal Easter Show as well as the first New Zealander to be nominated for Der Feinschmecker Wine Awards in Germany as International Wine Maker of the Year.