Vineyard
Vineyard Block: Riverview
Block Name: Riverview
The only Riesling block on the entire property and also on the warmest and most exposed ridge. 2010 Akarua Riesling is the inaugural release.
- Riverview
Hectare: 1.28
Height above Sea Level: 270 – 298m
Aspect & Orientation: West facing (East – West orientation) – still quite steep.
Soil Breakdown: Young alluvial schist based sandy/silt and sandy loams.
Year planted: 1998
Variety planted: Pinot Noir
Clones: 115
Trellis System: ½ Spur pruned and ½ 2 cane VSP
Final Wine Destination: Akarua Pinot Noir and Akarua Pinot Rosé