{"product_id":"bicknell-fc-applecross-pinot-noir-2024","title":"2024 Bicknell FC Applecross Pinot Noir | Single Vineyard Yarra Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"608\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e🏆 96+ Point Pinot Noir | One of Australia's Finest Single Vineyard Releases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"608\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eThis wine combines haunting perfume, effortless elegance and remarkable precision in a way that only the very best Pinot Noirs can. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"608\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eThis is a Pinot Noir that captures everything great about the Yarra Valley—perfume, finesse, complexity and remarkable purity of fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"608\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Wine Front | 95+ Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"608\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eYarra Valley, VIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eRRP $65 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eElegant • Perfumed • One of Australia's Finest Pinot Noirs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eSome Pinot Noirs are enjoyable. Others are unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e2024 Bicknell FC Applecross Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is firmly in the latter category. Crafted by David\u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e Bicknell\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Australia's most gifted winemakers, this is a Pinot Noir that captures everything great about the Yarra Valley—perfume, finesse, complexity and remarkable purity of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eAwarded \u003cstrong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e96+ points by Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e95 points by The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e95+ points by The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a wine that belongs among Australia's elite Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e$65\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers extraordinary value for a wine of this pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eExpect an exquisitely detailed Pinot Noir with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ox6fs3\" data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eWild strawberry and dark cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tnwj6r\" data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eRaspberry and blood plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"565749\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eRose petal and violet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c8nyw8\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eForest floor, exotic spice and fine whole-bunch complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1im8x5i\" data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eSilky, ultra-fine tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eThe palate is beautifully composed, combining vibrant red fruits with savoury spice, subtle earthy notes and exceptional mineral freshness. 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