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Its vineyards sit on warm, sheltered terraces above the Kawarau River, producing concentrated Pinot Noir as well as elegant whites and some of New Zealand's most awarded sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"akarua-central-otago-pinot-noir-2023-750ml","title":"Akarua Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAkarua Central Otago Pinot Noir  750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 (Bob Campbell MW)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine exemplifies the region's exceptional terroir, characterised by its elevated, west-facing terraces and alluvial, sandy loam soils over schist bedrock, which impart unique minerality and structure to the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium to dark purple with ruby pink hues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant notes of sweet dark berries, complemented by subtle hints of spice, mushroom, and leather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with flavours of dark cherries, spice, dried herbs, and smoky oak. 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Located in the Central Otago region, in Bannockburn, the vineyard, first planted in the 1990’s, is planted over three terraces facing west giving it intense all-day sun during the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex nose of yellow nectarine flesh, lemon zest and clover honey with bright acidity and juicy texture. 100% wild fermented in neutral oak, medium weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cellaring 5-7 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akarua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40327633010860,"sku":"124369","price":25.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/z2c5xvmx.png?v=1732685236"},{"product_id":"akarua-central-otago-sauvignon-blanc-750ml","title":"Akarua Central Otago Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAkarua Central Otago Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2020 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the oldest Certified Organic vines in Central Otago, this is a single-site Sauvignon Blanc from Bettencor vineyard in Pisa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly floral with citrus blossoms, particularly mandarin flower; and talc, a little gooseberry and guava. 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Some textbook Pinot Gris oiliness contributes to a complex textural note of hazelnut meal. A finish of finely drawn acidity balances the palate. Stainless steel\/barrel ferment, 5 grams residual sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akarua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40328846082220,"sku":"33607","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/e6k2cha8.png?v=1789384043"},{"product_id":"akarua-rua-pinot-rose-2021-750ml","title":"Rua Pinot Rose 2025 750ml - Akarua","description":"\u003cp\u003eAkarua 'Rua' Pinot Rose  750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Cameron Douglas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Pinot Noir fruit from Bannockburn \u0026amp; Pisa regions. Inviting aromas of strawberries, red cherries and wild florals. 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