Quartz Reef Blanc de Blancs 2017

Central Otago, New Zealand

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About this Wine

country New Zealand

region Central Otago

variety Chardonnay

Style Sparkling White

vintage 2017

closure Cork

Alcohol vol. 12.5

volume 750

Brands Quartz Reef

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Refreshing citrus notes with an irresistible aroma of a ptisserie.

Palate

Green apple with a hint of clover and honey, youthful acidity and a beautiful length that unfolds on the palate. Fine persistent bubbles will capture and engage your senses.

Vinification

The grapes for the Vintage 2017 Blanc de Blancs were hand-picked in ideal condition on the 22nd March 2017. Bottled on the 4th December 2017, this exceptional wine was aged for 5 years on lees then riddled and disgorged by hand during Spring 2022 on-site at Quartz Reef.

Vintage Notes

Although our Central Otago summer was cooler than usual the fruit proudly ripened as normal. The season resulted in smaller bunch and lower berry weight which resulted in the Pinot Noir being concentrated with very good structure and weight.

Winemakers Comments

The crown jewel in our sparkling collection; this exquisite wine exudes style and finesse. An exceptional example of world class Mthode Traditionnelle, handcrafted in Central Otago, New Zealand.

Reviews

Bob Campbell
1

Made from 100% organic and biodynamic chardonnay from Bendigo. Aged for five years in bottle on the yeast lees. Rich, creamy wine with pronounced baguette-like yeast lees character. Delicate, complex sparkling, one of NZ's best. Points: 96/100

The Real Review ∙ 31st Dec 2022
Mike Bennie
1

This spends 60 months on lees. While drinking superbly now, this needs time in cellar. For sure. It’s a green apple, not quite there at ripeness, a crunch of that, resonating, scintillating, tart and supremely long and fine. A lick of nuttiness, a bit of fino sherry, but geez, this is tightly wound and energetic and bright. Fine detail galore, one for the ages. Salon 1996? Yeah, if you know you know. Points: 95/100

The Wine Front ∙ 12th Dec 2022

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