Apogee Deluxe Vintage Sparkling Rose 2020
Light salmon pink with fine mousse and a suitable foamy collar when poured. Distinctively secondary aromas are part of Apogee style, induced by oxidative juice handling. Fragrant raspberry and strawberry compote with some yeasty components like a red berry tart. There is also the sea-breeze component:, a salty, minerally touch. Mid-weight palate but surprising flavour richness on the mid-palate due to the high pinot noir content from this special part of the vineyard. Chardonnay freshens the finish with its citrus tang.
Region: Pipers River, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #fantasticwine 95pts
Last tasted by Joe, 3/1/25
Light salmon pink with fine mousse and a suitable foamy collar when poured. Distinctively secondary aromas are part of Apogee style, induced by oxidative juice handling. Fragrant raspberry and strawberry compote with some yeasty components like a red berry tart. There is also the sea-breeze component:, a salty, minerally touch. Mid-weight palate but surprising flavour richness on the mid-palate due to the high pinot noir content from this special part of the vineyard. Chardonnay freshens the finish with its citrus tang.
Region: Pipers River, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #fantasticwine 95pts
Last tasted by Joe, 3/1/25
Light salmon pink with fine mousse and a suitable foamy collar when poured. Distinctively secondary aromas are part of Apogee style, induced by oxidative juice handling. Fragrant raspberry and strawberry compote with some yeasty components like a red berry tart. There is also the sea-breeze component:, a salty, minerally touch. Mid-weight palate but surprising flavour richness on the mid-palate due to the high pinot noir content from this special part of the vineyard. Chardonnay freshens the finish with its citrus tang.
Region: Pipers River, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #fantasticwine 95pts
Last tasted by Joe, 3/1/25
About Apogee Vineyard
Apogee Vineyard is a renowned Tasmanian vineyard located in the northern part of the island, specifically in the Tamar Valley region. Founded by Dr. Andrew Pirie, a pioneering winemaker in Tasmania, Apogee focuses on crafting high-quality, small-batch sparkling wines, as well as still wines. Pirie has been a key figure in establishing Tasmania's reputation as a premium cool-climate wine region, thanks to his extensive research into the island’s unique terroir and viticulture.
