2022 Quartz Reef Pinot Noir

A profound and silky Central Otago Pinot Noir — elegant and complex, with red cherry intensity, violet florals and the extraordinary depth and precision that comes from one of the world's southernmost and most celebrated Pinot Noir regions.

This is New Zealand Pinot Noir at its most compelling — 95 points from two of the world's most respected wine critics.

95 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – The Review

Central Otago, New Zealand

$72 a bottle
Single Region • Biodynamic • Central Otago Pinot Noir

"A profound and silky Central Otago Pinot Noir — elegant and complex, with red cherry intensity, violet florals and the extraordinary depth and precision that defines Quartz Reef as one of New Zealand's most celebrated Pinot Noir producers."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with a luminous, translucent core — vivid, vibrant and hauntingly beautiful.

Aroma:
Elegant and complex with:

• red cherry and dark plum
• wild strawberry and pomegranate
• violet florals and rose petal
• spice, dried herbs and subtle earthy complexity

Central Otago Pinot Noir at its most pure and expressive — fragrant, precise and deeply compelling with the extraordinary depth that only this remarkable region can deliver.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with silky, fine tannins and fresh, vibrant acidity.
Expect layers of:

• red cherry, dark plum and wild strawberry
• pomegranate and vibrant red fruit
• spice, dried herbs and earthy complexity
• silky, fine tannins of exceptional quality
• fresh acidity delivering precision, energy and length

The wine delivers red fruit purity with silky elegance, combining Central Otago's extraordinary site expression, biodynamic purity and the profound complexity that defines Quartz Reef as one of New Zealand's most celebrated and consistently acclaimed Pinot Noir producers.

Finish:
Long and persistent with lingering red cherry, violet florals, spice and fine, silky tannins.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – JamesSuckling.com

95pts – The Review

About Quartz Reef

Quartz Reef is one of Central Otago's most celebrated and pioneering biodynamic producers, farming their estate vineyards in the Bendigo sub-region with deep respect for the land and crafting wines of extraordinary purity, site expression and character. Founded by Rudi Bauer — one of New Zealand's most respected winemakers — Quartz Reef has consistently produced Pinot Noir that ranks among the finest expressions of this variety in the Southern Hemisphere. Central Otago, the world's southernmost wine region, delivers Pinot Noir of extraordinary intensity, purity and cool-climate precision.

It represents:

• biodynamic Central Otago Pinot Noir from one of New Zealand's most celebrated and pioneering producers
• one of the Southern Hemisphere's most consistently acclaimed and age-worthy Pinot Noir expressions
• extraordinary purity, complexity and cool-climate precision from the world's southernmost wine region

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Region: Central Otago, New Zealand
• Producer: Quartz Reef
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2035

Food Pairings

• Duck breast with cherry
• Seared tuna
• Mushroom risotto
• Peking duck pancakes
• Washed-rind cheese
• Game terrine

Why We Love It

This is one of New Zealand's greatest Pinot Noir expressions — silky, profound and built to age.
At $72, it delivers dual 95-point international acclaim and a Pinot Noir experience that rivals the finest expressions from Burgundy and beyond.

A must-have for collectors and lovers of benchmark, age-worthy Central Otago Pinot Noir.