QUIET

WAITAKI VALLEY, NORTH OTAGO

OUR VALLEY

Waitaki Valley born from a geological shift 38 million years ago is a winemakers dream. Our distinctive limestone soils, a dry semi-maritime climate and long growing season make this region one of the most unique places in New Zealand to grow grapes. It imparts exceptional flavours that make for taut, edgy and powerful wines. 

From Queenstown and over the Lindis Pass you arrive in pristine country characterised by gorgeous valleys, braided rivers and glacial lakes with the Southern Alps as a backdrop. 

OUR VINEYARD

Q vineyard was one of the first to be developed in the valley. Planted in 2005, it lies on the southern bank of the Waitaki River the boundary between North Otago and Canterbury, on a substrate of fractured limestone marl with an overlay of alluvial silts. 

Our vines are densely planted and hand harvested. A relatively cool climate combined with powerful winds and warm summers extend our season allowing our grapes to ripen slowly. We crop low to produce exceptional wines with great concentration that are a true reflection of our terroir.

From bud burst to grape selection, harvest date, and tasting, the whole process is finely tuned by our winemaker Antony Worch whose care and passion is evident in every bottle.

OUR FOCUS

TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES AND HAND HARVESTING. 

6 hectares planted, in three grape varieties. Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. Each clone is planted on two rootstocks. 

Three clones of Pinot Gris – Sel Ovaille, Barrie and Lincoln Berry Smith. 

Our Pinot Noir has blending opportunities for our winemaker from five clones – UCD5, Abel, 667, 777 and 115. 

The three Chardonnay clones are the traditional Burgundian B95, UCD15 and 548. 

REMARQUES

“AS ALWAYS THIS WINE IS A REFLECTION OF THE QUALITY OF FRUIT AT HARVEST AND WINEMAKING SKILL. . .”