French Peak Wines
Akaroa
Facts.
First Vintage: 2012
Scale: 3.5 Hectares
Range: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Cellar Door: Yes! Under one hours drive from Christchurch
Accomodation: Yes, a beautiful traditional wooden barn (very French indeed!)
Restaurant/Food: Platters available
Did you know… French Peak Wines are constantly selling out through their Cellar Door, making it a real privilege for us to introduce their wines to you in our subscription packs.
About
This 3.5 hectare vineyard is located in the centre of an ancient, extinct volcano, on the shore of Akaroa Harbour, Banks Peninsula. Renan Cataliotti is the French Vigneron behind French Peak Wines, and runs his vineyard organically and biodynamically, respecting his soil to make the best expressions of his site. Renan handcrafts incredible Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Rosé from their unique terroir – you simply have to try them.
Renan’s story begins as a student, studying viticulture and oenology in Montpellier, South of France. After travelling around Australia then NZ, he met the love of his life when in Akaroa, and together, they achieved Renan’s life long dream of making his own wine.
“Banks Peninsula is a very unique and special place to grow grapes! It is its dramatic landscape, microclimate and challenging weather that make our wines so special!” – Renan
You can visit French Peaks tasting room or stay in their lovely self-contained attic. Their romantic little accommodation is a traditional wooden barn situated on landscaped grounds of their vineyard at French Farm – it’s beautiful! And the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine.
