Akarua

Organic conversion since 2022. Single estate vineyards, the pure expression of Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand. Cellar Door | Open Daily

28/05/2026

Another year, another honour for Akarua
We’re proud to be included once again in The Real Review’s Top 100 Wineries of New Zealand 2026.
A recognition that grows even more meaningful over time — celebrating consistency, passion, and our deep connection to Central Otago.
We look forward to continuing to share our wines — and our place in Bannockburn — with wine lovers from around the world.
Thank you and congratulations to the Akarua team

20/05/2026

Happy International Chardonnay Day!

At Akarua, Chardonnay is our expression of Te Ao — the world of light.
From Bannockburn, Central Otago: cool nights, intense sunlight, schist soils. A demanding place that shapes a precise, fresh Chardonnay.
In the glass: stone fruits (peach, nectarine, pear), citrus blossom freshness, fine mineral tension, subtle texture from oak and amphora.

Thirty years after the first vines were planted, our Chardonnay is refined into balance and clarity.

Bright. Fresh. True to place.
Akarua Chardonnay.

Please drink responsibly.

13/05/2026

Here, the vines don't adapt to the climate.
They confront it.
The 2026 season started with a false spring — followed by frosts, instability, and pressure. The vines had no choice but to push through, slowly, on their own terms.
Then March arrived.
Warmer days. Cool nights. Renewed light.
Ripening slowed down, and in that slowness — complexity built.
Through April, every grape was hand-harvested.
Fresh. Taut. Precise.
Schist soils. Extreme light. Endless patience.
This is what shapes an Akarua vintage.
2026 is already telling its story.

04/05/2026

Welcome to our cellar door in the heart of Bannockburn 🍇
Open Monday to Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We welcome you for guided tastings, in a relaxed atmosphere for a true immersion in the flavors of International and New Zealand Wines. 🍷✨
More information and reservation in the bio.
Please drink responsibly.

21/04/2026

Akarua The Siren Pinot Noir 2023 received an outstanding score of 96/100.

Created from a meticulous selection of hand‑harvested lots from our Cairnmuir Road vineyard in Central Otago, The Siren embodies the most focused and elevated expression of Akarua Pinot Noir.
Layered and complex, it unfolds with notes of spice, dark fruit and finely integrated oak. The palate is structured and poised, carried by silky tannins and a long, elegant finish.

A Pinot Noir of depth and precision, built to evolve beautifully with time.
Thank you to Cameron J Douglas for this recognition.

09/04/2026

30 years ago, Akarua planted its first vines in Bannockburn.
A still wild land in the heart of Central Otago, where only visionary pioneers dared to venture.
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay: two founding parcels, two varieties that would give the estate its name, Akarua, meaning “two vines” in Māori.
Since that first gesture, we have never stopped exploring, challenging the elements, and carrying forward the bold intuition that shaped who we are.

This anniversary was celebrated with those who walk this path with us: a Pioneer Party, paying tribute to vision, courage, and the first stones of a story that is only just beginning.

13/03/2026

Akarua Pinot Noir 2023 was selected by Wine Spectator as one of "Smart Buys in New Zealand Pinot Noir. » by MaryAnn Worobiec's.

More than just a feature, this selection distinguishes wines that offer one of the most accurate and remarkable expressions of their origin.

From the sunny terroirs of Bannockburn, this Pinot Noir reveals layers of black fruit, delicate spices, and a vibrant energy that captures the purity and character of Central Otago.
We are honored to see Akarua featured among New Zealand's top wines.

Thank you to MaryAnn Worobiec and Wine Spectator for this recognition.

25/02/2026

Akarua The Siren Pinot Noir 2023 received an outstanding score of 96/100.
Proud to be celebrated by The Real Review, a leading voice in the New Zealand & Australian wine world.
Fragrant and complex, it unfolds with notes of spice, dark oak and deep fruit.
The palate is dense and structured, supported by ripe tannins and a long, powerful finish.
A Pinot Noir built for patience — and for graceful ageing.

Our thanks to Stephen Wong and The Real Review for this recognition.

31/12/2025

To welcome the new year, embrace the refined elegance of Akarua. A premium cuvée for meaningful celebrations and timeless moments.

24/12/2025

The luxury of a fine wine to brighten up Christmas.
Elegance is to be savored, magic is to be shared.

Address

Rapid 210, Cairnmuir Road
Bannockburn
9384

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