Something beginning with P - Escarpment Vs Quartz Reef

We are very excited to be able to host two of New Zealand's most influential winemakers as we take a stroll through Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from the two regions that arguably do it the best - Martinborough & Central Otago. Rudi Bauer (Quartz Reef), NZ Winemaker of the year in 2010, graced us with his entertaining and informative style at our Pinot Noir Masterclass in June, and we are very excited to welcome him back for this tasting. Larry McKenna (Escarpment) is one of New Zealand's most respected figures on Pinot Noir - Gained through over 20 years winemaking experience at Martinbrough Vineyards and now Escarpment, which he establised in 1998. His experience and respect in New Zealand has earnt him the title "Prince of Pinot".

In this MasterClass tasting we will be examining some truly excellent examples of both Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris - comparing and contrasting winemaking styles, terroir differences between Central Otago & Martinborough, and how these wines look with a little bit of age on them. For those of you who haven't tried Pinot Gris, or have maybe been put off by some overly sweet and unstructured examples, this tasting will re-shape the way you think about this varietal. This grape, in the right hands, can produce some really great food-friendly wines that would grace any table.

Quartz Reef Methode Traditionelle Rose on arrival

Flight 1: Pinot Gris

Escarpment Pinot Gris 2010, Quartz Reef Pinot Gris 2010

Flight 2: Pinot Noir

Escarpment Pinot Noir 2009, Escarpment Pinot Noir 2008, Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2010, Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2006

Flight 3: Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir 2009, Quartz Reef Bendigo Estate Pinot Noir 2008

Our good friends at Coast Restaurant will be providing their fantastic canape's to complement the wines on the evening. We look forward to seeing you there on what promises to be  highly informative and entertaining journey through some fantastic New Zealand wine.

When: Tuesday 27th September. 5:30 for a 5:45 start. The event will finish approximately 7:30.

Where: Coast Restaurant, Cockle bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney

Tickets: Just $50 and available by CLICKING HERE: