Vineyard
Vineyard Block: Kawarau
Block Name: Kawarau
The only Riesling block on the entire property and also on the warmest and most exposed ridge. 2010 Akarua Riesling is the inaugural release.
- Kawarau
Hectare: 3.76 Chardonnay and 3.5 hectare Pinot Noir
Height above Sea Level: Graduates from 245m – 265m
Aspect & Orientation: South East / North West Facing. Quite steep.
Soil Breakdown: Young alluvial, schist based sandy/silt and sandy loams.
Year planted: 1996
Variety planted: Chardonnay clone 6 and Pinot Noir clone 13
Clones: Chardonnay clone 6 & Pinot Noir clone 13
Trellis System: 2 cane VSP
Final Wine Destination: Reserve Pinot Noir, Akarua Pinot Noir & Akarua Chardonnay