2021 Apogee Alto Pinot Noir, Piper's River
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APOGEEPN21
Deep, bright red-purple colour with vibrancy and youth; deep, rich and complex aromas of black fruits, spicy oak well integrated and traces of broken rock—very inviting. A fuller-bodied style of pinot, showing concentrated fruit and fine, supple tannins in excellent balance. Long carry. A top-notch pinot which is backward/slow-developing, and promises to have a long and rewarding future. A ripping wine of gorgeous flavour, the best I've seen from this vineyard. 02 JUL 2023 Drink 2023–2033
96 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com
Andrew Pirie's objective is to highlight the pure aromatic qualities of the pinot noir grown at Apogee — aromatic red cherry liqueur and raspberry: without excessive oak intrusion. The key structural component of the palate is natural, cool-climate acidity supported with soft grape tannins. Traditional Burgundian methods are employed including cold-soak, wild yeast and aging in French oak barriques.
Mid-colour with bright ruby hue, sweet fruit on mid-palate gives way to good acidity on finish highly aromatic red berry summer pudding, mid-bodied the soft, fleshy texture stands out.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Pipers River |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
| ABV Percent | 14.2% |
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