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Akarua

The Akarua vineyard is located on one of the finest sites in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. The 90acre vineyard was planted in 1996 on soils of gravel, broken schist and sand. The sites topography is dominated by ancient alluvial terraces bordered by parapets of hill blocks that stand vigil against the harsh prevailing conditions. The vineyard is broken up into 3 main blocks with 70% of the plantings being Pinot Noir with Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and a small amount of Riesling making up the difference. The vines are planted at a density of 2200 per acre and are trained using the VSP trellising. Crop levels are kept extremely low to maximize concentration levels and water is used very sparingly. All work in the vineyard and winery is done by hand with as little intervention as possible in the winemaking process. Winemaker Matt Connell has been one of the most highly awarded winemakers in Central Otago and makes wines of finesse, elegance and power. AKARUA WINES View Producer Page

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Akarua 25 Steps Pinot Noir 2018

Akarua 25 Steps Pinot Noir 2018

$47.00

$37.60 Bottle

$282.00

$276.00 Half Dozen

$564.00

$552.00 Dozen

Availability: In stock

Regular Price: $47.00

Special Price $37.60

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Akarua / Central Otago / New Zealand / Pinot Noir / 2018

Central Otago - Pisa - 25 Steps Vineyard

An ancient glacial slope carved with 800m long terraces, two rows of vine per step, a 120m elevation change, aspects facing the four points of the compass and a wild mix of pinot noir clones from Pommard and Dijon make up the nine hectare single vineyard

Cranberries, wild raspberries and cherry drops, with an underlying mineral note of wet river stones. Textural on the palate with red cherries, smoky vanilla bean and a fine acidity giving the wine life and energy. A long finish with spicy red berries. AKARUA

Akarua 25 Steps Pinot Noir 2018

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