Akarua Rosé 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: Kawarau – 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  Mangement: 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

Vibrant pink.

STYLE

Dry

PALATE

Lively strawberry notes combined with a creamy intensity on the palate, produces a wine of beautiful balance and length.

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                    •  August 2011

Brix at Harvest         •  23.5

Alcohol                    •  12.5%

Residual Sugar        •  7.2g/l

Titratable Acidity     •  8.6g/l

pH                         •  3.08