Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2023'2023 was a challenging year. A wetter season than normal with the east coast receiving another wetter than usual growing season however the Pinot fruit achieved good phenolic ripeness while hiding the berry characteristics under some very firm tannins. We pushed it through a very long cold soak to express more varietal fruit. The wine is initially closed, with some funky notes , and then opens up to show complex pinot character. This wine will fully