Winemaker Rudi Bauer's mission is to make wines that capture the essence of Central Otago. In 1996 he established the Quartz Reef biodynamic vineyard on the north-facing lower hills of Bendigo Station near Tarras, an area that sheep farmer John Perriam once called his "rabbit shit country". Thanks to Rudi's vision and a lot of hard work, the stony slopes have proven to be excellent grape growing country for his award-winning pinot noir, pinot gris and methode traditionelle sparkling wines.