{"product_id":"2024-apollo-pinot-noir","title":"2024 Apollo Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted with 100% Lenswood fruit the 2023 Apollo displays a core of red fruit, wild forest floor aromas and subtle, woody spices. 20% whole bunch influence and 40% new oak adds subtle complexing layers producing a medium bodied wine with intensity and drive yet still displaying brightness and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant, structured, and deeply expressive, the 2024 Apollo Pinot Noir is a true reflection of its site and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Longer Story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst planted in 1989, Pinot Noir now accounts for 35% of the vineyard, covering just under 10 hectares. The vineyard features four distinct blocks: two planted in the early 2000s with Dijon 114 and 115 (southwest-facing) and two D5V12 blocks from the original 1989 plantings (east-facing). This vintage is crafted from the two 1989 blocks—one rich in ironstone, contributing to its deep tannin structure—and one of the Dijon 114\/115 blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines thrive in lean, loamy soils threaded with ironstone and quartz, adding to the wine’s structure and fragrance. A mix of whole-bunch and destemmed fruit undergoes 10-21 days on skins before maturing in a selection of barrels—barrique, puncheon, and demi-muid—40% of which are new. We favour tight-grained, low-impact oak to enhance texture and complexity without overshadowing the purity of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murdoch Hill Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53016762155119,"sku":"Six","price":93.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/5336\/6895\/files\/MH_A_APOLLO_600X1000_2022_01.png?v=1714624825","url":"https:\/\/www.murdochhill.com.au\/products\/2024-apollo-pinot-noir","provider":"Murdoch Hill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}