2016 Apogee Deluxe Vintage Rose, Pipers Brook
A$68.25
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APOGEER16
Dr Andrew Pirie is among a select few vignerons to be genuinely considered a legend of the Australian wine industry. After more than 30 years producing, consulting and guiding the production of wines in Tasmania Apogee is the culmination of all his years of experience.
The philosophy at Apogee is simple; produce single vineyard wines from the best small holdings of no more than 2Ha., using Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris that Pirie has personally selected to make the finest sparkling wines available from Tasmania.
The main production is a classically blended, traditional-method sparkling comprising around 35 % of pinot noir and 40% chardonnay and the balance from Pinot Meunier.
Comprising Pinot Noir 76%, Chardonnay 12% and Pinot Meunier 12%
Light salmon-pink colour, little darker than rose-gold. Superb bouquet of lightly-toasted bread, grilled nuts and pastry-shop aromas; a hint of meringue. It's soft and fluffy on the palate; creamy-textured and rounded, with a refreshing finish laced with very subtle liqueuring. It finishes dry, with precision balance. Very good indeed. Drink 2019–2024.
95 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Champagne/Sparkling |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Coal River Valley, Pipers Brook, Derwent Valley |
| Varietals | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
| Wine Medals | 0 |
| Wine Trophies | 0 |
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