Akarua - The Siren 2019

The second most widely planted grape variety in New Zealand, pinot noir captures and reproduces the intensity from the terroirs of Bannockburn. This wine region now finds itself on the world map of wines thanks to its exceptional pinot noir, on a par with Burgundy and Oregon, the two regions traditionally synonymous with this grape variety.

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.

The company’s vision of its future-proof vineyard? To have the lowest possible impact on the environment and preserve the unique natural site that is Central Otago, and to appreciate its beauty and leave it intact for future generations, while simultaneously producing exceptional wines. While respecting local knowledge, Edmond de Rothschild Heritage adds its own know-how into the mix, bringing innovation and reflection as to what a vineyard of precision in Central Otago should be. A vineyard that is perfectly integrated to the local landscape and respectful of the place

100% handpicked 100% de-stemmed 18 months in French oak Mixture of new and seasoned French barriques 1 year of bottle age before release