Akarua Central Otago Pinot Gris 2025

Akarua Central Otago Pinot Gris is an estate-grown white from the pioneering Bannockburn vineyard, textural and aromatic with the poise that marks the house style.

Central Otago | Bannockburn Estate | Textural Pinot Gris

Tasting Notes

Bright and clear with a pale golden hue. Lifted aromas of white peach, pear blossom and ginger spice. On the palate, ripe pears with nectarine and orange peel, and creamy texture which enhances the rich fruit flavours. A spine of fine, balanced acidity leads to a long mineral-infused finish. Well-structured, with both the richness and poise that typifies Akarua Pinot Gris.

A richer, more structured style of Pinot Gris from one of Central Otago's defining estates.

Why you'll love it: it has the weight and spice to stand up to food, but keeps the freshness and length that lifts it well above the everyday Pinot Gris crowd.

About Akarua

Akarua is a pioneering Bannockburn estate, founded in 1996 and one of the largest family-grown operations in Central Otago. Its name means 'two vines' in Māori, a nod to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay first planted on the Cairnmuir site. Since 2022 it has been owned by Edmond de Rothschild Heritage, which is converting the estate to certified organics, and the wines remain estate-grown beneath the foothills of the Bannockburn range.

Perfect with roast pork belly, aromatic Thai dishes, or a ripe washed-rind cheese. The spice and texture carry richer flavours beautifully.

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