Akarua Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago, New Zealand
10 years after the founding of Rimapere in the Marlborough Valley, the country’s leading wine region, Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchased 34.5 of the best hectares in Akarua, a historic and pioneering vineyard in Central Otago. The vast majority of these 34.5 hectares are in Cairnmuir, ideally placed given its reputation as the holy grail of Bannockburn. Nestled in the foothills of the mountains and amid breathtaking scenery, the land here offers rare balanced conditions which are suited to producing very fine Pinot Noir.
The nose reveals a fragrant sweet dark berry, blueberry, spice, mushroom, and a hint of leather. The palate is full bodied with sweet dark cherries, spice, dried herb and smoky oak. Concentrated with bright acidity, silky fine texture and a very long mineral finish.
Abv: 13%
Drinking window: 2026-2030
Food pairing: Duck Breast, Mushroom Wellington
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Vintages: 2022
Allergen information: Sulphites
Country: New Zealand
Dietary preferences: Vegetarian
Region: Central Otago
Wine sweetness: Dry
Wine variety: Red