Quartz Reef Pinot Noir
I am continually surprised by the leap in Central Otago pinot noir when the vines reach twelve years of age. There is no question that Quartz Reef”s 2010s are its finest pinots yet. In digging deeper, I discovered that Rudi Bauer planted his vines in Bendigo in 1998. The magic number twelve works its marvels in this wonderfully exotic style of mixed spice, focused red berries, lifted rose bud fragrance and fine, mineral tannin structure. $42 at Gray’s Online.
By Tyson Stelzer
31 May 2013
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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