NV Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Brut

93 pts
A Methode Traditionnelle sparkling from Central Otago that is elegant and full of finesse.

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Sale price$41.00
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Description

Central Otago produces exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot, so it stands to reason that with proper winemaking, sparkling wines from the region would also have some pedigree.

Well... Quartz Reef certainly delivers on this premise in spades with this Pinot-dominant blend that exudes elegance and finesse. Lead by a bouquet of green apple, a touch of citrus and brioche, on the palate it becomes quite moreish wine, charged by a cool, creamy acidity.

Focused, cool and crisp with beautiful balance and length, this is an excellent regional offering full of individual character.

93 Points - "Rich, creamy méthode with a pleasing bone-dry finish. The wine has a good balance between fresh fruit and nutty yeast autolysis." - Bob Campbell (The Real Review)

93 points - "Very pale onion-skin. Tight and restrained on the nose but flavoursome and long on the taut, acid-driven palate. Hints of fresh dough, linden, oyster shell, lime leaf and crisp apple define this refined, young sparkling wine. The chalky, dry finish takes on a more earthy tone as mushroom and white pepper make an appearance. Almost austere in its steeliness: there is no rush with this wine—it will continue to broaden and develop more earthy complexity over the next year or two. Disgorged 06/25." - Stephen Wong MW (The Real Review)

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Charles L.
Refreshing Quartz Reef

Lovely mousse and mouth feel . Clean and fresh . Beautiful aperitif sparkling.

Hand-picked, 8th to 14th March. A selected blend of 62% Pinot Noir and 38% Chardonnay. Bottle fermented and aged on lees. Riddled and disgorged by hand from early 2018 onwards at Quartz Reef. The winemaking was very much in keeping with the traditional practices of the Old World. The winemaker, Rudi Bauer, has combined these techniques, and his own personal understanding, to create this wine.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Sparkling
Body Medium Bodied
Country New Zealand
Region Central Otago
Feature Biodynamic
Iconic
Organic
Reviewed By The Real Review
Critic Score 93
Size 750ml
Closure Cork

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