March 17, 2015
Wakatu wine wins trophy
Wakatu Incorporation-owned Aronui Wines has won the trophy or champion Pinot Gris at the Royal Easter Wine Show Awards.
The Aronui Single Vineyard Nelson Pinot Gris 2014 has also won five golds since its release, making it the biggest winner in chief winemaker Bruce Taylor's career.
Mr Taylor says the vines on the clay soild of the Whenua Matua vineyard are now 10 years old, which is delivering lusciousness and nice natural acidity.
Wakatu bought back the lease on the block in Upper Moutere, Nelson so it could plant the vineyard on what was emerging as a premium area for aromatic wines.
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