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Alder Yarrow about New Zealand Pinot Noir
We’re thrilled to see Quartz Reef featured by Alder Yarrow on Vinography in his recent piece, The Refined Shape of New Zealand Pinot Noir.
In a thoughtfully curated lineup exploring the modern, more precise edge of New Zealand Pinot Noir, both our Royal Series “Anna von Tirol” Pinot Noir 2022 and our Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2022 were highlighted for their lifted aromatics, fine structure, and that distinctly Bendigo, stony through-line we pursue each vintage.
Alder’s article captures an exciting shift in the conversation around New Zealand Pinot Noir — toward refinement, clarity, and detail. These are qualities we have long championed in Bendigo, where quartz-rich soils and a dramatic continental climate shape wines of bright red fruit, purity, and a long, mineral finish.
The 2022 vintage speaks clearly of place: fragrant and poised, with fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and mineral tension. It reflects our ongoing pursuit to craft some of the best Pinot Noir in Central Otago — wines that express elegance, structure, and a true sense of origin.
We are proud to see Central Otago’s more refined and detailed style gaining international recognition, and grateful to Alder for highlighting this evolution on the global stage.
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