Pukeora Estate
The dramatic hillside setting at Pukeora is evolving- into a vineyard.
The limestone soils contained within the north facing basin combined with the warm Hawke's Bay summer climate will provide an ideal site for growing a number of grape varieties especially pinot noir, chardonnay and merlot. Despite the altitude at 250m, being on a hillside promotes air drainage and reduces frost risk.
The first 3.5 acres of grape planting began in 2000. Another 9 acres were added in 2001. The planting now totals 12,000 vines on 4 Ha of planted area. The first commercial vintage is expected in 2003.
On a steeper part of the hillside, 28 terraces have been carved along the contours to enable the steep terrain to be more safely developed. These also face north and receive additional heat due to the steeper angle of the sun's rays. Trial plantings of cabernet sauvignon, malbec, syrah and semillon have been established on the mid terraces.
Pinot Gris is another variety being experimented with at Pukeora.
Contact
Phone: +64 6 858 9339
Fax: +64 6 858 6070
Postal
Address: 		Pukeora Estate Ltd Pukeora Scenic Rd RD1 Waipukurau New Zealand
Delivery
Address: 		Pukeora Scenic Rd** * * * Waipukurau* * *
Staff
Owner: Max Annabell & Kate Norman
Manager: Max Annabell & Kate Norman
Marketing: Max Annabell
Producer Details
Opening Hours: Please contact winery
Vineyards: 4
Winery Tours: No
Facilities: Convention Venue The Pukeora Convention Venue provides the ideal centre for hire by large groups holding events such as: * Weddings* * * * * * * * Reunions* * * * ** Seminars Conferences * Conventions* * * * * * Parties* * * * * * * Sports Groups * T
Newsletter: No
Wineclub: No
Sales
Cellar Door: No
Internet: No
Direct Mail: No
Via Retailers: No