Akarua Pinot Rouge 2023

Medium dark purple with pink hues. Fragrant raspberry, strawberry, potpourri, dried herb and mushroom. The palate has a nice, sweet fruit entry showing red and black cherry, raspberry and plum. Medium bodied with a fine silky texture, bright acidity and a long red berry finish. Cellaring through 2028.

Region: Central Otago Sub Region: Bannockburn VINEYARDS Felton Terraces 51% Kolo Clones: 777 Aspect: north west Row orientation: north/south Soil: Young alluvial, schist based sandy silt and loams Elevation: 240m Vine age: 23 years Trellis system & pruning: VSP, spur Cairnmuir Vineyard 49% Lakeview Clones: 777 Aspect: West-sloping elevated glacial terrace Row orientation: east/west Soil: weakly structured light alluvial soils overlaying schist rock Elevation: 270m Vine age: 23 years Trellis system & pruning: VSP, spur

'nouveau style' Whole bunch fermentation: 15% Fermentation vessel: stainless steel Pre-ferment maceration: 5 days Yeast: wild Post-ferment maceration: 5 days Oak treatment: none Unfined, vegan