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Akarua is a unique site made of 52 ha (including 34,5 ha of vines) nestled in in the foothills of snow-capped mountains, on the bank of the Kawarau River, upstream of Dunstan Lake and amid breathtaking scenery.
Located in the Central Otago region, in Bannockburn, the vineyard is planted over three terraces facing west giving it intense all-day sun during the growing season. This exceptional terroir offers a great pinot noir
expression, as a reflection of the dramatically beautiful mountains surrounding the estate.
Akaruameans “two vines” in Māori, referring to the original grape varieties planted in 1996 by the Sir Clifford Skeggs: pinot noir and chardonnay. They now represent 78.5 % and 2% of the parcels respectively,
and a small amount of pinot gris and rieslingcompletes the offering.
