Vineyard
Vineyard Block: Clutha
Block Name: Clutha
The only Riesling block on the entire property and also on the warmest and most exposed ridge. 2010 Akarua Riesling is the inaugural release.
- Clutha
Hectare: 18.2
Height above Sea Level: 247 – 277m (30m rise over 500m's)
Aspect & Orientation: North / West
Soil breakdown: Lower end where the Pinot Gris is planted is very sandy, free draining and low on nutrients.
Year planted: 1996 - 1998
Variety planted: 3.9 hectare of Pinot Gris and 14.3 hectare of Pinot Noir
Clones: Pinot Gris is Giesen Hiem clone, Pinot Noir is clone 5, 6, 115 and 10/5. Northern end of the vineyard is predominantly clone 5 and targeted for Reserve Pinot Noir.
Trellis System: 2 Cane VSP
Final Wine Destination: Akarua Pinot Gris and Akarua Pinot Noir