NV Quartz Reef Methode Traditionelle

95 POINTS

Bob Campbell MW - The Real Review

A blend of pinot noir (67%) and chardonnay (33%). Open this wine with great caution. When I last opened a bottle it emptied half its contents into my computer which died a sudden death. This time I was ready with a bucket and pointed the bottle well away from my (new) computer, but still managed to froth a large glassful into my printer, which miraculously survived! The wine has a pale-pink hue and lovely toasty brioche yeast autolysis flavours together with just a hint of strawberry. The texture is ethereal and the balance perfect, with a gently drying finish. Very impressive, if a little exhuberant, fizz

94 POINTS

Bob Campbell MW - The Real Review

A blend of organic/biodynamic pinot noir and chardonnay grown on a steeply sloping Bendigo vineyard. A quite rich and textural sparkler, with toasty yeast autolysis, oyster shell and tangy citrus flavours. The wine has an ethereal texture and a pleasantly dry finish.

93 POINTS

Tyson Stelzer

It is quite a feat to craft a sparkling wine that captures richness within a frame of delicacy. Quartz Reef has met the brief impeccably, celebrating the power of Central Otago pinot noir (almost two-thirds of the blend) in its rich stone fruit, mixed spice and baked apple glory, then toning it with the pink grapefruit and preserved lemon notes of chardonnay. It pulls accurately into a well-balanced finish of mineral presence and taut acidity, carrying with impressive line and persistence, finishing with a refreshingly low dosage of 8g/L of sweetness.'

92 POINTS

Nick Stock - jamessuckling.com

A masterful sparkling with abundantly fresh nectarine, white peach and lemon citrus. The palate swings more into grapefruit territory and holds a neat, fresh and zesty stance. A savoury and stony finish. Drink now.'

91 POINTS

Wine Spectator

Vibrant, crisp green apple, pear and peach flavors are accented by notes of lemon zest, toasted biscuit, honeycomb and dried white flowers. Finishes with a refreshing jolt of acidity. Drink now. –M.W.'

91 POINTS

Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate

The latest release of Rudi Bauer's NV Methode Traditionelle Rose shows just how consistently excellent Quartz Reef is. It's 100% Pinot Noir from Bendigo and shows plenty of varietal character in its slightly earthy overtones. Of course, there are delicate strawberry notes and citrus as well, but this medium-bodied, slightly creamy bottling is a complete, complex and savory sparkler that could easily partner with main dishes, not just served as an aperitif.

91 POINTS

Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate

The flamingo-pink NV Methode Traditionelle Rose is all Pinot Noir from the winery's Bendigo estate vineyard. Hints of strawberries and stone fruit join citrus and herb shadings on the nose, while the medium-bodied palate is crisp and refreshing, with a dosage of only four grams of sugar per liter. It's not vintage dated, but this batch appears to be based on the 2017 harvest, as the lot number is LR2017.

91 POINTS

Christina Pickard - Wine Enthusiast

This biodynamic producer has carved a reputation out of crafting top-notch bubbly and this hand riddled, ballerina-pink rosé doesn't disappoint. It wafts ripe strawberries and cream, cherry pie and some soft spice in the background. Bubbles are lively, lifting the ripe fruit and creamy texture and turning this into a quaffable glass of refreshment.