2023 Apricus Hill Pinot Noir
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“This Pinot noir was fermented in small 1 tonne batches with twice daily plunging of the ”cap” formed by the gape skins. Maturation for 10 months in new and second fill French oak on yeast lees has introduced a creamy mid palate texture. In an effort to preserve the subtle complexities, this Pinot has been bottled unfined and unfiltered. A clear crimson with youthful purple hues. In an effort to preserve the subtle complexities, this Pinot has been bottled unfined and unfiltered. Bright red fruits combine with hints of darker plums and cherry with an earthy, gamey mid palate with hints of mushroom and a spicy finish of soft tannins. A vibrant lifted nose of black cherry and strawberry complemented by spicy vanillin French oakThis wine will improve with up to 10 years careful cellaring.”
2023 Apricus Hill Chardonnay
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“This Chardonnay has been made with only the “free run” juice – the first run, finest quality juice without the bitterness and phenolics associated with the grape skin. The juice was fermented in new and second use French oak 500 litre puncheons with some grape solids giving the wine a complex savoury note. It matured in oak for 9 months. Colour is a bright clear steely white with youthful green hues. Nectarine and mandarin are complemented by a textured savoury mid palate with hints of melon and spicy vanillin oak leading to a long crisp grapefruit finish. A vibrant lifted nose of citrus and stone fruits with savoury cashew notes and hints of gunflint and toasty French oak. This wine will improve with up to 10 years careful cellaring. “
2023 Apricus Hill Semillon
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“This Semillon has been made with only the “free run” juice – the first run, finest quality juice without the bitterness and phenolics associated with the grape skin. The juice was fermented at low temperatures in a stainless steel tank to capture the inherent delicacy and finesse of this aromatic variety. The wine has a brilliant, clear steely white colour with youthful green hues. Crisp lemons and limes lead to a richer mid palate of passionfruit complemented by more complex hints of asparagus and quince. A vibrant lifted nose of lemons, cut grass and snow peas with hints of blossom and spice. This wine will improve with up to 10 years careful cellaring. “
Apricus Hill
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These single vineyard wines differ from the classic style that winemaker James Kellie offers through his Harewood Estate wines – expect refined and distinctive varietal expressions from this unique site.
Time To Celebrate Pinot Noir
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A year from the last one, a year to the next one. It’s finally Pinot Noir Day! The smooth talker of wines, swirls through your palate with a seductive dance of red fruit flavors. Leaving your taste buds smitten and longing for an encore! Sip it, savour it, and let this grapey diva set the…
