Vineyard
Vineyard Block: Cairnmuir White
Block Name: Cairnmuir White
The only Riesling block on the entire property and also on the warmest and most exposed ridge. 2010 Akarua Riesling is the inaugural release.
- Cairnmuir White
Hectare: 3.97
Height above Sea Level: 219 – 221 (very flat)
Aspect & Orientation: North West
Soil breakdown: Sandy alluvial flats.
Year planted: Chardonnay 1999 and Pinot Gris 2007
Variety planted: 1.8 hectare Chardonnay and 2.17 hectare of Pinot Gris
Clones: Chardonnay is clone 15, Pinot Gris is Lincoln Berry Smith (high vigor)
Trellis System: 2 cane VSP
Final Wine Destination: Akarua Chardonnay and Akarua Pinot Gris