Akarua

Great 15.5/20

Rapid No 210, Cairnmuir Road, Bannockburn, Central Otago 9384
New Zealand

Open 10:30am to 4pm, 7 days
Cards MC,V, AE

Barrel tasting tables

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Nice cellar door with welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly staff & great wine, including a nice sparkling wine

To "Wine about": Nothing

How many bottles did we buy: 4

Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups and Families

Visited August 2016 (weekend)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

New Zealand

South Island

Central Otago

Paved road with the entry directly off the road

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

There are a good number of carparks for the size of the cellar door

The cellar door is situated just off the carpark with a courtyard like garden setting that you walk through to the front door

Boutique

The tasting room is light, bright and modern with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. There are barrels situated around the room where tastings are conducted

Yes/No

Tasting Experience

Number of wines on tasting

Particular wines or varietals known for

Wait time

Knowledge of wines

Staff attitude

Winery Tour Offered

Tasting seating available at counter

Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes

Pinot Noir

No wait time but we were initially the only ones there

Excellent knowledge of the wines and the industry

Really friendly and happy cellar door host who clearly enjoyed his job. Happy to have a chat and shared some stories about the winery, including the nice story of the origin of the name Akarua

Yes, by appointment only

Yes, on request

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

N/A

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$23-$100

Free

N/A

Free

$0-$12

Yes, commitment to purchase 3-12 bottles quarterly with discounts from 15-25% offered

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Basic, glasses and books

Yes, toy basket

Yes, outside only

The tasting room has a nice feel and is closely located to a few other cellar doors if you would like to make a day of it

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