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Apogee Deluxe Vintage Brut 2020

Apogee Deluxe Vintage Brut 2020

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The Apogee Deluxe Vintage Brut 2020 is a sparkling wine that epitomises elegance and balance, showcasing Tasmania’s cool-climate winemaking at its finest. Pale gold hues reflect youthful vitality and hint at excellent ageing potential, while the fine mousse is persistent, leaving a small collar of foam.

On the nose, expect an initial burst of yeastiness followed by lifted floral aromas of white flowers, biscuity yeast, and a mineral sea breeze or oyster shell note, with subtle hints of jasmine.

The palate is lean, refreshing, and finely balanced by the vibrant acidity typical of Tasmania, leading to a dry, clean finish.

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Tasting Notes

Aroma: Yeasty with floral notes of white flowers, biscuity yeast, oyster shell, and hints of jasmine.

Palate: Lean and refreshing, with balanced acidity, fine fruit flavours, and a dry finish.

Finish: Long aftertaste with vibrant acidity and no bitterness.

Winemaking

Harvest date was 31 March 2020 after a cooler than average summer with a cool ripening month of March and 150 mm of rain. The summer in total was cooler and wetter than average leading to great delicacy of fruit character. Tirage analysis was 11.0 % alc/vol and 7.98 g/l titratable acidity with a pH of 3.1. A vineyard blend of, 46 % chardonnay, 47 % pinot noir,) and 7.0 % pinot meunier was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed with oxidative handling methods to enhance complex flavours and degrade pigment derived from the black pinot noir skins. The oxidative pressing makes sparkling more complex and less fruity. It was tiraged (bottled with yeast) on 24 November 2020 and is currently disgorged (yeast removed) with around 36 months on lees.

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.

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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.