WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Brilliant straw yellow. This Sauvignon is enticingly exotic in the glass, with multilayered fruit of mango, papaya, lime and red grapefruit, and herbal aromas reminiscent of lemon grass, lemon balm, mint and green tea. It also reveals mineral notes of flint combined with a hint of gooseberry. On the palate, the wine offers a fascinating interplay of juicy fruit aromas and delicate minerality creating a harmonious opulence with a long and impressive finish.
An exciting companion to oysters, salmon tartare and crudités of shellfish, as well as green apple risotto with crispy fried char filets, poached lobster or roast lamb in a herb crust with poached asparagus; mature goat's cheese.
TASTING NOTES:
From a few selected plots where the soil has a high quartz content, Quarz is fermented in a combination of large wooden barrels and stainless steel, and spends a further nine months on the fine lees. Full, broad and ripe yet showing restraint too with just a light breath of thiols, this is juicy and super-intense. The balance is there though, and the alcohol and acidity sit well within the frame. Very well modulated and surprisingly drinkable, this should also age very well.
- Decanter, 95pts.
Restrained and mineral, this is focused on sage and gooseberries with lemon-pulp aromas and flavors. The medium-bodied palate is vibrant and zesty yet balanced by just enough weight. Polished finish. Drink or hold.
- James Suckling, 95pts.
If you think you know Sauvignon Blanc, this wine might flip your script. It's got that classic grapefruit and herbs thing going on, but then it goes somewhere entirely different. There's this wild smoky note that feels like early morning fog rolling over stone fruit orchards. The texture is what really gets you though - it's got weight but floats across your palate like morning mist. Not trying to be Loire or New Zealand, just confidently doing its own Alto Adige thing. Pure mountain energy in a bottle.
- Wine Enthusiast, 95pts.
An elegant Sauvignon Blanc, refreshing and mouthwatering without being overly lip-smacking. This integrates a streak of salinity with concentrated flavors of ripe pear, quince, persimmon, lime peel, fresh tarragon and white pepper. Long and fragrant on the finish. Drink now through 2035.
- Wine Spectator, 93pts.
