Akarua Pinot Noir
Tasting Note
VARIETY
100% Pinot Noir
REGION
Region: Central Otago
Sub Region: Bannockburn (Cairnmuir)
VINEYARD
Akarua Estate Vineyard
Vineyard block(s): Kawarau13, 10/5, Clutha 5 and Southview (mixed clones), Clutha 6, Cairnmuir Rise 115
Aspect: North/West
Vine orientation: East/West
Height above sea level: 270m
Soil: Young alluvial, schist based sandy/silt and sandy loams overlaying schist rock.
Vine age: 16 years
Trellis System: 2 cane VSP
Canopy Management: shoot thinned, hand leaf plucked and crop thinned.
VINTAGE 2013
Growing Degree Days: 940 GDD. Warm spring and a moderate summer followed by an autumn with good diurnal temperature range for flavour development.
VINIFICATION
Whole bunch fermentation: 10%
Pre-ferment maceration: 5 days
Yeast: Inoculated – various strains
Fermentation heat: Peaked at 31°C
Punch-downs: Twice daily
Post fermentation maceration: 6 days
Oak treatment: 10 months in 30% new French barriques, medium-plus toast, various coopers, mostly Alliers & Vosges forests.
APPEARANCE
Deep red/Bright/Ruby.
STYLE
Displays intense black fruit flavours and the complexity that Bannockburn Pinot Noir is renowned for.
BOUQUET
Haunting aromatics of bramble fruits and spice.
PALATE
The palate is finely balanced with red fruits and finely textured tannins. A slightly cooler vintage has resulted in a wine with great poise and longevity.
CELLARING
3-10 Years
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Vineyard Mgr • Mark Naismith
Winemaker • Matt Connell
Bottled • Feb 2013
Brix at Harvest • 22-24
Alcohol • 14 %
Residual Sugar • n/a
Titratable Acidity • 5.8
PH • 3.55

Akarua Pinot Noir
2013
THIS WINE HAS BEEN AWARDED...
Gold Medal
DOUBLE GOLD - 6 Nations Wine Challenge 2015
GOLD - Decanter Asia World Wine Awards 2015
GOLD - New Zealand International Wine Show 2015
GOLD - Romeo Bragato Wine Awards 2015
DOUBLE GOLD - China Wine & Spirit Competition 2015
GOLD - Air New Zealand International Wine Show
GOLD - New Zealand International Wine Compeition 2014
THIS WINE HAS BEEN AWARDED...
Trophy
NEGOCIANTS CHAMPION PINOT NOIR TROPHY - New Zealand International Wine Competition 2015
NEGOCIANTS CHAMPION PINOT NOIR TROPHY - New Zealand International Wine Competition 2014