The wine region of Bannockburn is located in the region of Central Otago of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Terra Sancta or the Domaine Terra Sancta produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bannockburn are Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bannockburn often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
In the mouth of Bannockburn is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 11 estates and châteaux in the of Bannockburn, producing 21 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Bannockburn go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
The deal includes 34.5ha under vine in the heart of the mountainous Bannockburn sub-region. It is mainly planted with Pinot Noir, but there are pockets of Chardonnay and Riesling too. Sir Clifford Skeggs, a Kiwi businesmman, and Lady Marie Skeggs purchased the land for Akarua in 1995, and planting began the following year. The first wines were bottled from the 1999 vintage. Akarua is now firmly established as one of the largest family-owned operations in Central Otago, and its 100% estate-grown ...
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