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Apogee 'Alto' Pinot Noir 2022

Apogee 'Alto' Pinot Noir 2022

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The Apogee 'Alto' Pinot Noir 2022 is a beautifully expressive wine, reflecting both its exceptional terroir and meticulous craftsmanship. On the nose, rich aromas of coffee-like French oak, earthy forest floor, and cherry liqueur are layered with hints of red currant pastille.

The mid-colour and bright ruby hue introduce a palate with unusually intense sweet fruit on the mid-palate, giving way to a long, soft finish with highly aromatic red fruits.

The Apogee vineyard lends this Pinot Noir a unique combination of floral and fruit characteristics, with notes of rose, raspberry, and lavender, accompanied by emerging gamey characters that add complexity and depth.

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Tasting Notes

Aroma: Coffee-like French oak, earthy forest floor, cherry liqueur, and red currant pastille.

Palate: Sweet fruit on the mid-palate with red fruits, floral notes of rose, raspberry, and lavender, and a long, soft finish.

Finish: Smooth and lingering, with highly aromatic red fruits and subtle gamey characters.

Winemaking

2022 was a warm season and it has produced one of my favourite wines of the moment. Harvested 13 April 2022. 100% French oak. Our usual soft aromatic style.
The objective is to present the highly 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.

Drink 2023-2028

Winemaker: Andrew Pirie

About the Vineyard

The Apogee Vineyard is located in northern Tasmania, benefiting from a cool-climate environment that is ideal for growing Pinot Noir. The site, established by renowned winemaker Dr. Andrew Pirie, is known for its attention to detail and low-intervention practices, allowing the natural characteristics of the vineyard to shine through in the wines.

The unique terroir of Apogee contributes to the wine’s signature floral and fruit characteristics, along with the minerality and elegance that define the Alto range. With carefully managed yields and a focus on sustainable viticulture, Apogee produces wines that are both expressive and refined, showcasing the best of Tasmania’s cool-climate viticulture.

Accolades

95 Points Halliday Wine Companion 2023

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Pipers River & Pipers Brook

Nestled in the hilly region northwest of Launceston, the Pipers River and Pipers Brook area is famed for its stunning natural beauty and its exceptional sparkling wines.

This renowned wine region, established in 1974 by Dr. Andrew Pirie with the founding of Pipers Brook Vineyard, enjoys a climate closely resembling that of Champagne, France.

These cool conditions provide the perfect environment for producing world-class sparkling wines, along with remarkable examples of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Today, Pipers River and Pipers Brook are home to some of Tasmania’s most prestigious wine producers, creating wines that are celebrated both locally and internationally.