2019 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir

The Applejack Vineyard is in the Gladysdale sub-region if the upper Yarra Valley. The grapes are a blend of MV6, Abel and Pommard clones with the wine including some whole bunches and fermented using wild yeast. It was aged in French oak (25% new) for 8 months with no fining or filtration prior to bottling.

This is a stunning Pinot Noir, it is pretty, structural and has a purity of fruit that is met in equal measure by subtle savoury texture from whole bunches and the delicate spice that comes from new French oak. The palate builds beautifully with a meld of red and black cherry; undergrowth, rhubarb and finely tuned acidity define the mid palate with the complex and long finish a layered expression of fruit and gentle spice.

A benchmark example of Australian Pinot Noir.