Akarua Brut

Tasting Note

VARIETY

71% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay

REGION

Region: Central Otago

Sub Region: Bannockburn

VINEYARD

Akarua Estate Vineyard

Vineyard block(s): Kawarau, Cairnmuir Red & Cairnmuir White

Aspect: Kawarua – Raised Terrace

Cairnmuir Blocks – Lower & Cooler

Row orientation: East / West

Height above sea level:  270m

Soil: Fine sandy/ loam topsoils overlaying schist.

Vine age: 11 Years

Trellis System: VSP Spur pruned

Canopy Management:  Carefully managed by hand to control crop load and fruit exposure for optimum flavour.

VINIFICATION

Yeast: Innoculated – various strains

Fermentation Heat: Cool – less than 15°C

TIRAGE

Aged on yeast lees for a minimum of 18 months

Hand Riddled

APPEARANCE

Pale straw.

STYLE

Dry

PALATE

A  fresh  aperitif style with a complex Pinot Noir background that leads to a long, creamy and crisp finish.

CELLARING

Made to drink as a young wine but will cellar comfortably for 1-3 years.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

Serve lightly chilled

 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Viticulturalist            • Gillian Wilson

Winemaker             •  Matt Connell & Dr Tony Jordan

Bottled                    • From Sept  2011

Alcohol                    •  12.5%

Residual Sugar        •  8.0g/l

Titratable Acidity      •  7.2g/l

pH                         •  3.08