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QUARTZ REEF GRÜNER VELTLINER 2023

Product Code: 7782
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Sub Region: Bendigo
Style: White
Variety: Grüner Veltliner
Producer: Quartz Reef

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape: 100% Grüner Veltliner

Original price was: $49.99.Current price is: $43.99.

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Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Golden-yellow in colour, the nose is an elegant combination of dried apricot and fresh lime, followed by a hint of chestnuts. Additionally this wine offers a vibrant, creamy and dry palate with crisp grapefruit followed by a hint of white pepper. It is a well structured wine with balanced acidity, best enjoyed with Austrian style cuisine like a “Wiener Schnitzel” or “Tiroler Gröstl”.

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 with the exception of our Gruner Veltliner which was planted in 2008. 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.

Hand-picked on the 14th April. Whole bunch pressed, free run juice only. Natural fermentation and aged on yeast lees for 10 months during which full malolactic fermentation occurred. Bottled on the 2nd February 2024."

Reviews for previous vintages below…

5 Stars Michael Cooper (2021 Vintage)
"The outstanding 2021 vintage was estate-grown and hand-harvested. Bright yellow/green, it is mouthfilling and vibrantly fruity, with highly concentrated, peachy, spicy flavours, full of youthful vigour, that build to a dry, lasting finish. Full of personality, it's certified organic and biodynamic."

Rated Excellent & 93/100 Cameron Douglas MS (2021 Vintage)
"Varietal, fruity, aromatic, floral and savoury with a light herbaceous quality. Classic flavours of white fleshed fruits, citrus and tinned pineapple with a radish or vegetal quality adding breadth and flavour. A plush satin texture coats the palate with core fruit flavours accentuated by acidity and weight. Some very fine fruit tannins add mouthfeel and with a dry finish this is a wine to drink as a aperitif or pair comfortably with white fleshed seafood and summer fare. Drinking best from 2023 through 2026."

5 Stars & 95/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review (2020 Vintage)
"It's appropriate that Austrian-born founder of Quartz Reef, Rudi Bauer, should make a wine from Austria's most productive grape variety. Delicious grüner veltliner with wet slate-mineral, citrus and floral flavours supported by soft, seductive acidity and an ethereal texture."

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.

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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.