METHODE TRADITIONNELLE VINTAGE 2019 - BLANC DE BLANCS Magnum 

The ‘crown jewel’ in our sparkling collection; this exquisite wine exudes
style and finesse. Refreshing citrus notes with an irresistible aroma of a
pâtisserie. Green apple with a hint of clover and honey, youthful acidity
and a beautiful length that unfolds on the palate. Fine persistent bubbles
will capture and engage your senses.
An exceptional example of world class Méthode Traditionnelle,
handcrafted in Central Otago, New Zealand. 

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Previous Year 2017:

Sparkling Wine of the Year New Zealand 2025

“Great sparkling wine should be delicious above all else. This outstanding traditional method blanc de blancs combines elegance and precision, whilst delivering so much pleasure and was the clear favourite for the panel".   Awards panel judge Jane Skilton MW

Persistent mousse. Soaring floral, white pepper and chalk aromas on the nose. This has incredible tension and youth for its age, taut and crystalline in texture with evidently high acidity but no tartness. The citrus and floral flavours are delicate and laced through with oyster-shell, building rather than fading towards the long, laser-like finish. A reprise of floral and subtle brioche/pastry notes closes the loop on this fantastically reverberant sparkling wine which has a long life ahead of it as it gains more complexity and savoury layers in bottle. (Cork)

Score: 96 ★★★★★

The ‘crown jewel’ in our sparkling collection; this exquisite wine exudes style and finesse. Refreshing citrus notes with an irresistible aroma of a pâtisserie. Tantalizing lime and chamomile with precise acidity that dances on the palate. Fine persistent mousse will capture and engage your senses.

An exceptional example of world class Méthode Traditionnelle, handcrafted in Central Otago, New Zealand.

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• Previous Release:
  94 points by Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Jun 2021)
  'Riedel Wine of the Show'at NZ Organic Wine Awards (May 2021)
  'Champion Sparkling' at NZ Organic Wine Awards (May 2021)
  'Gold Medal' at NZ Organic Wine Awards (May 2021)
  5 Starsand Classic by Michael Cooper MW (Jan 2021)
  93 points by Nick Stock, jamessuckling.com (Dec 2020)
  96 points, 5 Stars and ranked #2 of 15 by Bob Campbell MW,
  The Real Review (Nov 2020)
  96 points by Cameron Douglas MS (Sep 2020)
  ‘Gold’ and selected for 2020 Air New Zealand Fine Wine Programme (May 20)

• The season started with mild temperatures throughout Spring, an earlier than usual budburst and rainfall in late Nov/early Dec providing good levels of moisture. Hard frosts reduced our crop however this was followed by warm and settled weather and overall a hotter than usual growing season. The resulting 2019 vintage impression is outstanding in quality.

• The grapes for the Vintage 2019 Blanc de Blancs were hand-picked in ideal condition on the 6th March 2019. Bottled in November 16 2019, this exceptional wine was aged for 5 years on lees then riddled and disgorged by hand during Spring 2024 on-site at Quartz Reef. A refined blend of 93% Chardonnay and 7% Pinot Noir, showcasing purity, precision and the hallmark elegance of Quartz Reef sparkling.
• pH: 3.15, TA: 5.3g/l, Alc: 12.5%, RS: 1,67g/l 
  Limited Release
• Magnum 1500ml

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