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Rudi’s vision to find a unique and picturesque site is realised with the planting of the first commercial vines on
Bendigo Station at Bendigo Loop Road in 1998.
The principal Bendigo Estate Vineyard site is a 15 hectare north facing slope comprising arid clay, fine gravel and quartz soils. Planted with a density of between 3,500-5,000 vines per hectare.
Adjacent to this is our modestly north sloping 15 hectare Loop Rd vineyard comprising Waenga (fine sandy loam) and Molyneux (shallow sandy loam) soils. The vineyard serves to supply Quartz Reef with Pinot Noir (clone 10/5, 5, 115, 667 & 777) and Chardonnay (clone B95 & 15) for Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wine production.
Pinot Gris is also grown here (clone GM 2-15, Sel Ovaille) for our still wine. This varietal is planted with a density of 3,800 vines per hectare.
Quartz Reef has achieved Demeter Certification for Biodynamic Farming for wine grape production. The Central Otago vineyard is one of only six vineyards in New Zealand to have achieved full certification to date.
The achievement recognises Quartz Reef’s dedication to the precise requirements of biodynamic practice and is the culmination of a four year certification process involving onsite inspections and audits of vineyard management and practices.
A natural extension of organics, biodynamic growers take a wider holistic approach which demands rigorous attention to farming methods that are in harmony and balance with nature. The focus on understanding and managing the vineyard as a whole living eco-system gives rise to wines with a distinctive sense of terroir.
Our intention from the beginning has been an unwavering dedication to quality throughout the wine’s journey and maximizing the expression of our wines by practicing organic and biodynamic viticulture in this pristine yet rugged terroir of Central Otago.
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