Murdoch Hill Apollo Pinot Noir 2023

This is comprised entirely of Lenswood fruit and the average vine age is 30-plus years. I anticipate the release of this wine from Murdoch Hill's 'space' series each year. Medium weight with dialled-up concentration, raspberry, apple fruit leather, subtle clove and cinnamon spice, an earthy moss character with dried leaves strewn atop. The tannins pull everything inward, concentrating the flavours of the wine further, suggesting a long life ahead. A beautiful reminder and promise of the potential of the region. Points: 96/100

Halliday Wine Companion ∙ 25th Feb 2025

Lifted and perfumed on the nose, with aromas of raspberries, wild strawberries, cassia bark and earth. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated acidity and tannins, giving notes of dark cherries, dried herbs and graphite. Wonderfully constructed with an underlying power. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap. Points: 95/100

jamessuckling.com ∙ 22nd Nov 2024

Sappy, snappy pinot noir of cola, cherry, sarsaparilla, liquorice, fennel and pepper characters dashed through with sage leaf and a light truffle element. Yummo. It's quite potent in flavour, a bigger profile or expansive feel, let's say, soft in tannin, good length and gently palate staining sweet spice is a thing too. Sweetness perhaps a quibble, but it flows well and so many will find this wine appealing for its more concentrated and fleshier strike of pinot noir. It's done well, and fruit feels quality as. Points: 94/100

The Wine Front ∙ 25th Aug 2024