2022 Quartz Reef Bendigo Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

Parker's Wine Advocate

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Extremely good Pinot at this price. This single vineyard red matches up to $70 labels on depth and quality. From a close-managed biodynamic vineyard in Bengido and made by expert Rudi Bauer, it is packed with sheer fruit depth and layered with harmonious savoury and mineral nuances. This is a masterful wine that is made to drink now or cellar.

$54.99 in mixed 6+ or $60.99 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Pinot Noir

Its Origins

Named after New Zealand’s largest quartz rock deposit that underlies the company’s vineyards at Bendigo, Central Otago. Split between two vineyards, Quartz Reef has 30 hectares cultivated within this sub-region. The principal Bendigo Estate Vineyard site is a 15 hectare north facing slope comprising arid clay, fine gravel and quartz soils. Originally planted to Pinot Noir, with a planting density of between 5-8,000 vines per hectare, the site also holds Pinot Gris and Chardonnay on various rootstocks. Both varietals are planted with a density of between 3,500-5,000 vines per hectare. Adjacent to this is the modestly north sloping 15 hectare vineyard comprising Waenga (fine sandy loam) and Molyneux (shallow sandy loam) soils. The vineyard serves to supply Quartz Reef with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for Methode Traditionnelle sparkling wine production. Biodynamic.

What The Critics Say

95/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, Erin Larkin

"The 2022 Bendigo Estate Single Ferment Pinot Noir is spicy and aromatically tightly wound. The wine is loaded with exotic spice and dark fruit but remains capacious and fresh. The tannins here weigh nicely on the palate and offer a grip and ductile satisfaction through the finish. Very smart. It’s got a huge future in front of it. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2023-2037"

95/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, Erin Larkin (2021 Vintage)

"The 2021 Bendigo Estate Single Ferment Pinot Noir is tighter and more savory, with pink peppercorns and star anise, blood orange and raspberry leaf tea. In the mouth, it is saturated with flavor, shaped by fine, chalky, tannins. There’s a lovely spool of length through the finish. Wonderful wine. Unfined and unfiltered. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2023-2036"

98/100 Winestate Magazine (2020 vintage)

"A complex pinot sitting in the meaty/forest floor spectrum with hints of red plums. It has sweet vanilla oak, silky smooth tannins and plenty of acid."

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Pinot Noir
Region	Central Otago
Closure	Cap
Volume	750ml
Maturity	2023 - 2030+

This Wine Goes Well With

Taste

Delivery & Returns

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