Quartz Reef Central Otago Pinot Noir (2012)

A bold, fleshy, generous red, biodynamic-certified. The 2011 (5*) was estate-grown at Bendigo, hand-picked and matured in French oak barriques (30 per cent new). Deeply coloured, very savoury and complex, it is firmly structured, with youthful, concentrated plum and spice flavours, sweet-fruit delights, and finely integrated oak. The 2012 vintage (5*), matured for 10 months in French oak casks (30 per cent new), is full-coloured, mouthfilling, savoury and supple, with sweet-fruit delights. Already approachable, with deep, ripe cherry, spice and nut flavours and a solid foundation of tannin, it should be long-lived.

Details

Type: Red Wines
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2012
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★★ – 5 Stars
Price: $48 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: AV

Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2014

This wine is a Classic.

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