QUARTZ REEF Bendigo Pinor Noir 2022
DESCRIPCIÓN
The Quartz Reef Bendigo Pinot Noir 2022 comes from a certified biodynamic (Demeter) and organic (BioGro) vineyard located in Bendigo, in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand, planted on sloping terraces of Waenga fine sandy loam and Letts steepland at 217–264 m above sea level, in an environment marked by soils of quartzitic origin .
Managed with a non-interventionist approach under the supervision of renowned winemaker Rudi Bauer, the vineyard was planted in 1998 and cultivates multiple clones (10/5, 5, 115, 667, 777, and Abel). Harvesting is done by hand, with small-batch fermentations and a percentage of whole cluster fermentation. Winemaking includes cold soaking for up to 7 days, fermentation with native yeasts, and subsequent maceration for 19 to 26 days, before aging in French oak barrels (27–28% new) for 12 months, with spontaneous malolactic fermentation. .
The 2022 vintage combined variable conditions, with a long flowering period between the end of November and a heat wave in January-February with temperatures above 35°C, with the main grapes being harvested at the end of March .
Around 475 barrels were made, reflecting the intention to maintain traditional techniques and maximum varietal purity. .
Critics have praised this expression: it received 93 points from Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski), 95 points and 5 stars from Bob Campbell MW, and a 94+ rating from Wine Advocate according to Real Review. Furthermore, based on reviews in Wine-Searcher, it suggests a "Bold and Structured" style typical of Central Otago, with a potential of up to 10–15 years. .
MARIDAJE
Cheese
Pato
Chicken
Mushroom and chicken risotto
Fish
Salmon
CATA
Vista
A la vista, se presenta con un color rubí brillante y reflejos granate de capa media.
Nariz
En nariz ofrece una intensidad aromática destacada, dominada por frutas rojas frescas como cereza y frambuesa, junto a sutiles notas florales de violeta y un fondo especiado que recuerda a clavo y canela. Aparecen también matices terrosos y minerales que evocan el carácter pedregoso del viñedo de Bendigo.
Boca
En boca es sedoso y preciso, con una acidez viva que aporta frescura y alarga el paso. Los taninos, finos y bien integrados, sostienen un núcleo frutal jugoso que se prolonga hacia un final elegante, donde reaparecen las notas especiadas y minerales. Un Pinot Noir equilibrado y expresivo, fiel reflejo del terroir extremo de Central Otago.
