A hazy gold colour in the glass with aromas of green stone fruit, citrus and honey on the nose. The …
→ moreA pale copper-pink wine that verges on rose gold, the nose and palate here are resplendent with strawberries, raspberries and …
→ moreA pinot-dominant example from Central Otago sparkling stalwarts Akarua with white peach and grapefruit pith notes on the nose. A …
→ moreCentral Otago has a place at the top table thanks to this finely crafted specimen. Fine, toasty scents lead through …
→ moreBuilding a wine business for the love of the land is not undertaken for immediate rewards; it requires skill, patience …
→ moreWinemaker Matt Connell’s sparklers equal his great Akarua pinot noir table wines for quality. This lovely, pale, lipsticky pink wine …
→ moreAkarua’s credentials for quality sparkling equal its standing as a producer of excellent pinot noir table wines. A lovely rose-petal …
→ moreA light copper-coloured wine with initial restraint that opens up to a cacophony of aromatic florals and fruits. The palate …
→ moreAkarua’s Matt Connell is a dab hand with Central Otago pinot noir and it makes up around 70 per cent …
→ moreBannockburn-grown and chardonnay dominant, the Akarua NV style is all about crispness and vivacity. An overture of toasty aromas is …
→ moreA pretty wine and a great expression of the sparkling rosé style. The nose has seductive aromas of strawberry shortcake, …
→ moreArras winemaker Ed Carr is Australia’s best-known sparkling winemaker, and Tasmania is reputed to provide the best material for the …
→ moreBrut Majeur is Ayala’s “commercial” wine. While most of the house’s cuvees are drier than average, this one has a …
→ moreA lively mousse with floral and berry fruit aromas lead to cherry, red rose and savoury flavours with some caramel …
→ moreAn understated style that has been well crafted. The nose has subtle notes of biscuit, bread and citrus orange peel. …
→ moreCentral Otago pinot noir is a central component of this quality bubbly. More savoury than its excellent rosé sibling, it’s …
→ moreA welcoming fine, persistent bead leads to flavours of lime, lemon and warm yeasty bread with a touch of spice. …
→ morePale colour with aromas of melon and lemon sorbet on the nose. The palate is fresh and clean and boasts …
→ moreAnother wine with a loyal following, the Akarua Rosé NV is pale peach in colour and offers attractive toasty, dried …
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