Akarua Cadence Pinot Noir 2006
Cadence Pinot Noir, in its youth, shows chocolaty, mocha tones which are mingled with subtle oak and earthiness. With time the fruit tones open up to showcase cassis, red currants and Doris plums. To fully appreciate this wine when young it is best to decanter and serve at room temperature. The palate is well balanced with good acidity and tannins that linger. Our Cadence has an inviting mid palate which is matched by its great length and complexity.
Akarua Cadence Pinot Noir 2007
The 2007 Cadence has complex notes of plum, bramble and spice. The palate is rich with layers of dark berry fruits supported by ripe tannins, integrated oak and a long spicy finish. Akarua Cadence has an inviting mid palate which is matched by its great length and complexity.
Bald Hills Pinot Noir 2007
Enticing ruby colour with purple/violet tinge at the rim, the development of a “star anise” spiciness and a familiar scent of violets as the wine unfolds. Drinking well now but has cellaring potential for at least 10 year
Awards:
Sydney International Wine Competition 2009 Blue/Gold And Top 100 Decanter World Wine Awards 2009 Gold Medal ( the only one for Central Otago!) International Wine And Spirit Competition (London) 2008 Silver Medal
Bilancia La Collina Syrah 2002
Harvested in two passes over a ten day period during late March 2002, the fruit was destemmed and crushed to open top fermenters and hand plunged during fermentation. After primary fermentation was completed the wine was pressed to barrel and underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel in new Burgundian style (Sirugue) oak .
Bilancia La Collina Syrah 2005
The 2005 season was slightly warmer than average and as a result harvest was slightly earlier. The Syrah fruit was harvested in two phases during early April and on both of these occasions a small percentage of Viognier was harvested in order to include the white fruit in the red ferment. The Viognier free run juice was pressed off separately for the varietal white wine and the remaining skins only were included in the ferment. The Viognier component is approximately 2%.
Bilancia La Collina Syrah 2006
The 2006 season was slightly warmer than average and as a result harvest was slightly earlier. The Syrah fruit was harvested in two phases during early April and on both of these occasions a small percentage of Viognier was harvested in order to include the white fruit in the red ferment. The Viognier free run juice was pressed off separately for the varietal white wine and the remaining skins only were included in the ferment. The Viognier component is approximately 2%.
Bilancia La Collina Syrah 2008
The 2008 Syrah was in barrel for 22 months; 90% new French Burgundy barrels. The wine was regularly and carefully racked and very gently aerated during aging. The winemaking philosophy is to preserve the very distinct vineyard character and fruit purity along with support from new but low impact French oak.
