Apogee is a boutique, single-vineyard winery established by renowned winemaker Dr. Andrew Pirie in the cool-climate region of northern Tasmania. Founded in 2007 near Lebrina, Apogee focuses on crafting premium sparkling wines, alongside small quantities of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.

The vineyard is meticulously managed to produce limited, high-quality releases that reflect the unique terroir of the site. With a commitment to precision viticulture and sustainable practices, Apogee has earned a reputation for elegance, complexity, and consistency in its wines.

A vineyard blend of 51 % pinot noir, 39 % chardonnay and 10 % pinot meunier was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed with oxidative handling methods to enhance complex flavours and degrade pigment derived from the black pinot noir skins. The oxidative pressing makes sparkling more complex and less fruity. It was tiraged (bottled with yeast) on 23 November 2021 and is currently disgorged (yeast removal) with around 30 months on lees.

Tasting Notes

"Light salmon pink in the glass. Aromas of red apple, redcurrant and raspberry along with hints of ruby-red grapefruit, sea spray, almond paste, white flowers, brioche, grilled brazil nut, red berry danish and crushed stone. Taut, high-tensile, saline acidity draws the wine into focus and provides a mineral-laden driveline, pastry and red fruits swelling before slowly retreating with a precise line and lingering, umami-rich finish." 95 Points - Halliday Wine Companion, Dave Brookes (2024).