Sale!

QUARTZ REEF CHARDONNAY 2024

Name: QUARTZ REEF CHARDONNAY 2024
SKU: 4992
Availability: InStock

Product Code: 4992
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Sub Region: Bendigo
Style: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Producer: Quartz Reef

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Natural: Biodynamic, Certified Organic, Vegan Friendly

Original price was: $46.99.Current price is: $39.99.

In stock

ADD TO FAVOURITES

Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Biodynamic NZ Demeter certified Bendigo Estate vineyard; planted in 1998, with a vine density of 5,000 plants per hectare. The soils on the beautiful north facing slope are Waenga fine sandy loam and Letts steepland with an elevation from 217 – 264 metres, on 44.55° south.

Hand-picked in ideal condition and ripeness on the 9th April 2024. Whole bunch pressed, minimum settling followed by natural fermentation in French oak (10% new) and aged on lees for 12 months. Bottled on the 25th Februrary 2025.

A vibrant bouquet of lemon and lime, lifted by delicate white blossom aromas. The palate is lively and refined, driven by pristine acidity and layered with subtle vanilla, a whisper of fine oak, and a gentle hint of spice. A mineral edge carries the finish, adding length and elegance."

5 Stars & 95/100 Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review, January 2026 (2024 Vintage)
"A crowd-pleasing, mouth-filling release from Demeter-certified biodynamic Quartz Reef, this is easily the finest chardonnay I have tasted from here. Planted in 1998, these vines are now a quarter-century old. The fruit was hand-picked on April 9, whole-bunch pressed, minimally settled, then wild-fermented in oak barrels (10% new) where it matured for 12 months before bottling.

Elegant and nutty with smoky notes, this displays ripe fruit notes of apricot and apple. The creamy-textured palate is round and rich with roasted hazelnuts. Long and sustained in a classical vein with measured oak use, this will delight fans of more traditionally-constructed chardonnay."

Rated Excellent & 93/100 Cameron Douglas MS, January 2026 (2024 Vintage)
"A delicious wine with a core of grapefruit, orange and lemon flavours laced with white peach and mineral, then a seam of French oak. The oak adding layers of spice and complexity. There’s a tautness to the wine highlighting the level of acidity and tension as well as staging the flavours reflecting the bouquet along with a lees and mineral quality. A decent length and obvious complexity. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2029+."

We provide a door to door delivery service nationwide. Delivery charges are calculated on a 12 bottle case or part there of.

Delivery charges are calculated during the checkout process based off your address post code. Please ensure you choose the correct post code. We will advise you if you have chosen the incorrect post code.

You may also choose to 'pick up' your order from our wine shop at 188 Durham Street South, Christchurch.

For further details on prices and delivery options please go to the Delivery & Returns section of our site.

If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that it may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on (03) 3655134.

Note, for orders of 1 - 2 bottles we charge an additional $6 for packaging. To ensure the safety of the bottles we use specially designed posting boxes.

Can't find what you're looking for or we don't have enough product in stock? Get in touch with us and we'll see what we can do.

Quartz Reef Wines, located in Central Otago’s Bendigo sub-region, is renowned for crafting exceptional wines that truly express their sense of place. Specialising in Méthode Traditionnelle, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, alongside Pinot Gris and Grüner Veltliner, all wines are certified NZ Biogro organic and Demeter biodynamic, ensuring a holistic and sustainable approach to winemaking.

The unique Bendigo Estate Vineyard spans 15 hectares of north-facing slopes, where arid clay, fine gravel, and quartz soils imbue the grapes with a distinctive character. Adjacent to this is the Loop Rd vineyard, home to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines used for Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wines, as well as Pinot Gris for still wines.

Quartz Reef’s biodynamic practices go beyond organic farming, nurturing the vineyard as a living ecosystem. This dedication to sustainability and craftsmanship is reflected in every bottle, capturing the purity and complexity of Central Otago’s terroir. The result is a range of wines that not only honour the land they come from but also deliver a captivating sensory experience, embodying the essence of this remarkable wine-growing region.