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As a pioneer of Central Otago, Rudi Bauer understands and believes with a passion in the wonderful future for Central Otago as a fine wine growing region. With two decades of experience making first-class wine there, he sees himself at the beginning of the journey, one that will by necessity be carried on by generations after him.<br /><br />Raymond Chan In Central Otago, every day is a holiday. This landscape is so fantastic and the region is so strkingly beautiful and it's a bonus to grow grapes so well here.<br /><br />Rudi Bauer As a pioneer of Central Otago, Rudi Bauer understands and believes with a passion in the wonderful future for Central Otago as a fine wine growing region. With two decades of experience making first-class wine there, he sees himself at the beginning of the journey, one that will by necessity be carried on by generations after him.<br /><br />Raymond Chan Quartz Reef applies the proven winemaking talents of Austrian-born Rudi Bauer, who continues to enjoy & explore the Pinot Noir's many dimensions, and the convergence of the old and the new wine worlds. In Central Otago, every day is a holiday. This landscape is so fantastic and the region is so strkingly beautiful and it's a bonus to grow grapes so well here.<br /><br />Rudi Bauer

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Pinot Noir 2016: Awarded 5 Stars and Classic Status

Awarded 5 Stars and Classic Status

"Certified biodynamic, the classy 2016 vintage (5*) was estate-grown at Bendigo, hand-picked and matured for a year in French oak barriques. Full, bright ruby, it is fragrant and mouthfilling, savoury and supple, with deep cherry, plum, spice and nut flavours, showing excellent complexity. A very harmonious and 'complete' wine, it's already delicious, but also age-worthy."

Michael Cooper - Reviewed January 2018