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Bicknell FC Applecross Pinot Noir 2025
$60.00
Stunning aromatics of sandalwood, lavender, rhubarb, raspberry, nutmeg and blackcurrant. A great expression of Yarra Valley pinot noir, with it’s intense aromas, precise structure, elevated fruit and spicy/flavor characteristics. Red fruit compote, dried flowers, star anise, hoisin and subtle oak. Bright and vibrant, yet with the structure, balance and length of flavor to age for many years. Really something and a terrific bargain.
A light, bright crimson. A pure-fruited nose with its perfumed aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and some subtle, whole-bunch-derived spice and dried flowers. Fills out ever so nicely on the energetic palate, which has a little more stuffing than the ’24 without sacrificing that lightness of touch that pervades David Bicknell’s pinots. Superfine, very persistent tannins round out a beautifully put-together wine that can be enjoyed now and that will continue to evolve over the next five to seven years at least. 96+ Points – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
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Producer Profile
Bicknell FC is the label of Nicky Harris and David Bicknell, chief winemaker at Oakridge. David Bicknell is one of Australia’s greatest winemakers and we have had many a superb cellared bottle contest between Oakridge and Bicknell FC.
All the fruit is from a close planted vineyard at Gladysdale, planted in 1988. This is an exceptionally cool site, perfect for making fresh, intense and vivid wines.You could not have hoped for a better spot in the Upper Yarra. The site has great diurnal range, warm days and cool nights, and despite the elevation is able to consistently produce full flavored and fleshy wines due to its rich volcanic soil. Tiny quantities only, with 1.Ha of Chardonnay and 1.5ha of Pinot Noir, with a few hundred dozen made in any given vintage.
Winemaking is simple and classic. Wild unhurried cool ferments, absolutely no additions apart from small quantities of sulfur, aging in used wood and for the reds, minimal punchdowns. Casks are rigorously finished up and the maturing process is kept short, retaining freshness and a certain structural angularity so well suited to Yarra Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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