Giant Steps Applejack Pinot 2024

Description

Applejack is widely regarded as one the finest Pinot Noir vineyards in Australia. Perched high in Gladysdale on east-facing basalt soils, it’s always the most finely drawn of the single-vineyard Pinots – a beautiful place that delivers year after year.

In 2024, Applejack’s signature precision is turned right up. A compact season brought an early harvest and pristine fruit. Despite the speed of the vintage, Applejack held its nerve. The vineyard’s cool aspect and elevation did the heavy lifting, delivering fruit with tension, clarity, and beautiful perfume.

This year’s wine is all crushed violets, blood plum, Chinese five spice, and dark cherry skin. The palate is taut and coiled, with a spine of mineral acidity and superfine tannins that hum through the finish. 40% whole bunch brings aromatic lift and gentle grip, while 10 months in barrique (20% new) keeps the oak in the background.

Poised, intense, and commanding, this is a serious release from a vineyard that rarely misses.