Akarua Pinot Gris
Tasting Note
VARIETY
100% Pinot Gris
REGION
Central Otago
Sub Region: Bannockburn
VINEYARD
Akarua Estate Vineyard: Cairnmuir Road
Vineyard block(s): Cairnmuir White Barry & Larcome clones
Aspect: North / West
Vine orientation: East / West
Height above sea level: 220m
Soil: Sandy silt and very sandy free draining loams.
Vine age: 8 years old
Trellis System: VSP
Pruning: Mix of cane and spur
Cropping: thinned to 4.5 T/Ha
VINTAGE 2015
Picking date: 7th April 2015
Growing conditions: Early season was slow to start. Excellent season in January finishing with a cool Autumn.
Grower Degree Days: 965 (Cairnmuir White) GDD
Rain mls: 225 mm for Oct-April growing season.
VINIFICATION
Ferment Vessel: Stainless steel tank
Yeast: Inoculated – various strains
Fermentation Temp: 11-13°, whole bunch pressed
Post fermentation lees contact: stirred once a week
