96 points/'Highly Recommended,' Wine Spectator: "Oozing with spices and perfume, this stunning red shows polish, featuring green cardamom, clove, lavender and nutmeg details that add an aromatic overtone to the wild berry, cranberry and strawberry pastry flavors. Drink now through 2034. 1,372 cases made, 200 cases imported. (12/15/22)"
96 points James Suckling: "Brashly spicy and complex, this has aromas of espresso, blueberries, toasted spices and grilled bread, as well as forest wood and violets. The palate delivers alluring depth and a round, fleshy build. Acidity explodes on the finish, releasing fresh red-cherry and blueberry fruit flavors. Wonderfully layered and complete. Drink over the next eight years. Screw cap. (10/26/22)"
95 points Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate): "The Applejack Vineyard is planted across the hill, at the same altitude as the Primavera Vineyard on gray clay over mudstone, and picked within a few days of that site. The 2021 Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir included 50% whole bunch in the mix and is a blend of seven different clones. This shows wonderful clarity and poise—it is precise and layered with energy and life. The acid pulses through the phenolic texture in the mouth. It was originally a sparkling vineyard, down the hill from Wombat Creek, situated in an eastern-facing bowl that captures the morning sunlight. Mel Chester (head of winemaking and viticulture) talks about the smell of the tea trees in the vineyard, explaining that "there's always a couple of Wedgetail eagles circling, it's a magic place." The evocative description of the vineyard carries through into the wine, which shows a satisfying, delicious resolution of plump ripe fruit and beautifully resolved tannin. Balance 101. Drink: 2022-2037. (6/9/22)"
Product SKU | 347908 |
Producer | Giant Steps |
Country | Australia |
Region | Victoria |
SubRegion | Yarra Valley |
Varietal | Pinot Noir |
Vintage | 2021 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
ABV | 13.5% |
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