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The largest quartz deposit in the Cromwell area underlies grape plantings at Bendigo Estate. The well-known goldmining town of Bendigo, named after its Australian counterpart, was mined for over 50 years. Fortunes were made and lost, and now the sun-drenched north facing slopes near the ghost town are set to become famous again, for the production of Pinot Noir, sparkling wine and Pinot Gris.

Partner and winemaker Rudi Bauer describes his label as reflecting the old and the new - history in the region and in the 400 years of winemaking by French Chauvet family, whose confidence that the region could produce excellent sparkling wine was the foundation for his venture, the new in the wave of the man-made Lake Dunstan, which the vineyard overlooks. The South Pacific style of design also reflects the New World, something very special to Austrian-born Rudi.

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Methode Traditionnelle Non-Vintage $28.95

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Chauvet is the result of a "fruitful" partnership between the Champagne House MARC CHAUVET in France and BENDIGO ESTATE, New Zealand. The CHAUVET vines are situated in Rilly la Montagne, 12 kilometres from Epernay, in the heart of the Champagne region. It is here, since 1529, that the art of winemaking has been steeped in tradition. Winemakers have passed on this inherited tradition and knowledge, from Dom Perignon, to sons and daughters alike. This tradition and knowledge is now extending to the New World in New Zealand.

A selected blend of pinot noir and chardonnay, sourced from Bendigo and Gibbston in Central Otago. Under the watchful eye of Clotilde Chauvet, we are aiming for a distinctive Central Otago sparkling wine. Made in the traditional way, to achieve elegance and finesse.

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Methode Traditionnelle Chauvet Vintage 2003 $39.95

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In exceptional years, like 1998 and 2000, we produce a vintage methode traditionelle. This wine is made with 62% Pinot Noir and 38% Chardonnay grapes, in the absence of malolactic fermentation.
Hand picked between 19th March and 9th April 2003 from our Bendigo Estate Vineyard and the Wentworth Estate Vineyard in Gibbston.

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Pinot Noir 2007 $41.95

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It is now well established that Central Otago is producing outstanding pinot noirs, with Quartz Reef being no exception. Still, there is no doubt in Rudi's mind that to produce great pinot noir will take time. We are looking forward to the exciting journey to learn more about pinot noir, the expression of the vines and the development in the bottle.
"One of the Top 10 New Zealand Producers" Atkin On The Case, 'At the shrine of goddess Pinot' - February 2007

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Pinot gris 2008 $27.95

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Hand picked in ideal conditions and ripeness from 9-11th April from our Bendigo vineyard. Whole bunch pressed, minimum settling followed by warmish fermentation until dryness. Lees stirred regularly for six months before bottling in November.
Colour Golden Yellow , Bouquet Stone-fruit, spice, pear, Palate Textural, dry, rich, honeyed Aging Potential 3– 5 years

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Bendigo Estate Pinot Noir 2006 (750ml) NZ$74.95

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This is the sixth release from our Bendigo Estate Vineyard – a 15 hectare north sloping ideal site planted on grafted pinot noir vines of various clones and rootstocks in the heart of Central Otago.
The fruit was hand picked in ideal conditions on the 28th March. The winemaking was very much in keeping with the traditional practices from the old world.
The wine is a dense red in colour; the complex nose has hints of dark berry fruits, nutmeg, and hay. A textural wine displaying a compact core of fruit that is encased by ripe grainy tannins. A focused and balanced wine with interest. Cellar 6 – 10 years.

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Bendigo Estate Pinot Noir 2006 MAGNUM! $149.95

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Single vineyard bottling of Pinot noir from the Quartz Reef vineyard at Bendigo, Magnums individually numbered from 1 to 650 - 1500ml
This is the sixth release from our Bendigo Estate Vineyard – a 15 hectare north sloping ideal site planted on grafted pinot noir vines of various clones and rootstocks in the heart of Central Otago.
The fruit was hand picked in ideal conditions on the 28th March. The winemaking was very much in keeping with the traditional practices from the old world.
The wine is a dense red in colour; the complex nose has hints of dark berry fruits, nutmeg, and hay. A textural wine displaying a compact core of fruit that is encased by ripe grainy tannins. A focused and balanced wine with interest. Cellar 6 – 10 years.

Central Otago Wine Cellar
Phone 64 3 445 0846, Fax 64 3 445 0840, Free Phone in NZ: 0800 OTAGOWINE (0800682469) Strathburn Farm, Swann Road, RD2, Cromwell 9384, New Zealand
finewine@otagowine.com