{"product_id":"giant-steps-applejack-vineyard-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eFrom a dramatic slope in Gladysdale comes one of Australia’s great Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/em\u003e Applejack Vineyard was planted in 1997 by renowned viticulturist Ray Guerin on grey clay and volcanic soils at 300 metres altitude. Its elevated, east-facing position means a slower, cooler ripening season, producing fruit of piercing clarity, structure and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season brought reduced yields—around 40% less fruit than the year prior—resulting in intensity and concentration. The wine was crafted with 40% whole bunches, enhancing perfume and tannin complexity. Despite the warmer conditions, Applejack’s natural site balance has delivered a Pinot Noir of both power and poise, deeply fruited yet taut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vineyard has long been considered a benchmark for Yarra Valley Pinot, and the 2024 release confirms its standing. Darkly fruited, savoury and firmly structured, it’s a wine that will unfurl beautifully over the next decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e NOSE\u003cbr\u003e – Dark \u0026amp; brooding\u003cbr\u003e Wild blackberry, raspberry and briar with a subtle sous bois note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePALATE\u003cbr\u003e – Concentrated \u0026amp; powerful\u003cbr\u003e Intensely fruited and mouth-filling, carrying a core of dark berry fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH\u003cbr\u003e – Grippy \u0026amp; long\u003cbr\u003e Succulent tannins taper into a firm, savoury close with great persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e“From the Applejack vineyard, planted on grey clay soils at 300m in Gladysdale in ’97 by Ray Guerin. 40% whole bunches and 40% less wine in ’24. Darkly fruited and more intense than the ’23 with aromas of wild blackberry, raspberry, briar, and just a hint of sous bois. On the palate, this is as concentrated and mouth-filling as the bouquet suggests it will be, culminating with succulent, grippy tannins on the long, tapering finish. It’s a touch more ‘sauvage’ and a little less floral than normal but, even in this warmer vintage, one of Australia’s most celebrated pinot noirs is in impressive form.”\u003c\/em\u003e – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion, 98 Points (July 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Style - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003e Varietal - Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e Country - Australia\u003cbr\u003e Region - Yarra Valley, Victoria\u003cbr\u003e Vintage - 2024\u003cbr\u003e Bottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003e ABV - 13.3%\u003cbr\u003e Closure - Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Steps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44872219918527,"sku":"GSAPPVPN-24","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/5174\/9311\/files\/ede8ea47-5748-4f95-8ff5-0cbfbc720d05.jpg?v=1767749515","url":"https:\/\/cbdcellars.sydney\/products\/giant-steps-applejack-vineyard-pinot-noir-2024","provider":"CBD Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}