From a slightly cooler wetter year than usual. The 2022 colour is typically dark with a translucent depth.

The nose has the rich Apsley Pinot fruit, but something else is pushing through; charcuterie, earthiness, and so much more.

After smelling the wine you know the palate is going to be good. Very good! A powerful entry, filling the mouth with rich fruit, complex textural tannins and the indescribable mystery of pinot.Brian Franklin (winemaker)