Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2024

Name: Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2024
Brand: Apsley Gorge
SKU: APSGPN-24
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Purity, restraint and site-driven clarity define this finely tuned Tasmanian Pinot Noir from one of the state’s most distinctive cool-climate locations. The 2024 Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir is sourced from vineyards set within the dramatic Apsley Gorge landscape of Tasmania’s East Coast, where maritime influence and ancient soils shape wines of precision and quiet power.

The cool growing season of 2024 encouraged slow, even ripening, allowing flavour development to build without sacrificing natural acidity. In the glass, the wine is poised and detailed rather than overtly rich, emphasising line and finesse over weight. Red fruit character sits at the core, framed by subtle savoury and mineral elements that speak clearly of place. Gentle extraction and sensitive oak use preserve aromatic lift and textural refinement.

The palate shows tension and balance, with fine tannins lending structure without hardness. This is a Pinot Noir built on elegance and transparency, offering early drinkability while holding the shape and composure to reward short- to mid-term cellaring.

Maker

Apsley Gorge

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Country

Australia

Region

Tasmania, East Coast

Vintage

2024

ABV

13.5%

Bottle size

750ml

Brian Franklin, the owner and winemaker of Apsley Gorge, brings a wealth of experience to the craft of winemaking. After initially training under Philippe Charlopin, one of Burgundy’s most respected winemakers, Brian’s winemaking journey led him to the Apsley Valley. His expertise in the French tradition of winemaking, combined with his nearly 40 years of experience in both France and Australia, has shaped the wines of Apsley Gorge into one of Tasmania’s finest examples of cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Brian’s hands-on approach, from viticulture to fermentation, ensures that every bottle expresses the unique character of the land.

Apsley Gorge is a testament to Brian’s commitment to producing exceptional wines with great purity and structure. The vineyard’s location, near the entrance to the Apsley Gorge National Park, enjoys cooling afternoon breezes, which moderate the climate and promote long, slow ripening. With a focus on natural winemaking techniques and minimal intervention, Brian produces wines that are as individual as the site they come from, with each vintage representing a new opportunity to showcase the potential of the land.

At Apsley Gorge, the philosophy revolves around the careful, natural expression of the vineyard’s terroir. Brian Franklin’s approach to winemaking is rooted in the belief that great wine begins in the vineyard, where healthy soils, low yields, and careful vineyard management are key to achieving the highest quality fruit. The vineyard is farmed without irrigation, and every vine is hand-pruned and hand-picked to ensure that only the best grapes make it into the wine.

Winemaking at Apsley Gorge is focused on minimal intervention, allowing the natural characteristics of the grapes to shine through. Fermentation is carried out with native yeasts, and oak usage is kept to a minimum to allow the fruit to take centre stage. The result is a collection of wines that are rich, complex, and balanced, with a clear reflection of the region’s unique growing conditions. The philosophy of Apsley Gorge is to produce wines that are expressive, structured, and built to age, showcasing the exceptional potential of Tasmania’s cool-climate vineyards.

Tasting notes

NOSE
Fragrant and pure

Aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry and cranberry layered with dried rose, forest floor, subtle spice and a faint mineral undertone.

PALATE
Fine and composed

Bright red fruits glide across a silky, medium-bodied palate, supported by taut acidity, savoury nuance and finely woven tannins that provide shape and persistence.

FINISH
Clean and mineral

A long, refined finish marked by freshness, gentle savoury grip and lingering red-fruited clarity.

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