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Quartz Reef Pinot Gris 2023

Central Otago, New Zealand
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About this Wine

 
country New Zealand
region Central Otago
variety Pinot Gris/Grigio
Style White (Crisp Fresh)
vintage 2023
closure Screwcap
Alcohol vol. 13.5
volume 750

Tasting Notes

Aroma

An appealing bouquet of peach, citrus peel and thyme.

Palate

A firm palate of floral and soft citrus notes. Focused and balanced.

Vinification

Hand-picked in ideal condition and ripeness on the 29th of March, 6th - 17th of April. Whole bunch pressed, minimum settling followed by natural fermentation and aged on yeast lees for 10 months during which full malolactic fermentation occured.

Cellaring Potential

Drinking beautifully now, with excellent aging potential.

Vintage Notes

The growing season was a real “box of chocolates” as we experienced variable weather and climactic conditions as well as variable flowering and fruit set. Budburst began on September 23rd. We experienced long slow flowering starting on November 28th lasting for three weeks. From the beginning of January through to late February the temperature really heated up with days topping 35 degrees Celsius in Bendigo. First pick for the sparkling wine was on the 24th of February. The majority of our fruit was harvested by the end of March with our Pinot Noir picked on March 30th and the Pinot Gris a little later. Reflecting on a good year and great team we look forward to the coming winter to reset for another trip around the sun.

Food Matching

The perfect accompaniment for our modern south pacific cuisine.

Region Notes

This wine is from our BioGro certified organic and Demeter certified biodynamic estate vineyard located in the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago. The vineyard was planted in 1998 after careful site selection. The soils on the beautiful north facing slope are Waenga fine sandy loam and Letts steepland soil with an elevation of 217 - 264 metres, on 44.55° south.

Reviews

  • James Suckling
    1

    Aromas of cantaloupe, lemon confit, chamomile and baking spices. The palate is medium-bodied with balanced acidity and a slight phenolic grip that adds to the depth and structure of the finish. Drink now. Screw cap. Points: 90/100

    jamessuckling.com16th May 2025

  • Stephen Wong
    1

    Restrained aromas of subtle apple, citrus leaf and seed spice sit alongside a whiff of flint. The palate is equally tight, though clearly concentrated with long spicy Comice pear and heritage apple flavours which gain more pepperiness as they build across the dry, chalky finish. In a somewhat austere state currently, it is built to age and will develop breadth and complexity in the mid-term. Points: 93/100

    The Real Review15th Feb 2025

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