2023 Dappled Appellation Pinot Noir

Smashing value Yarra Valley Pinot Noir from a rising star producer.
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Shaun Crinion continues to impress with the 2023 Dappled Appellation Pinot Noir, a beautifully crafted wine from the Yarra Valley. Despite low yields, Shaun's meticulous attention to detail results in a Pinot Noir that offers outstanding value.

There's a lot of attention to detail behind the scenes in this moderately priced Pinot Noir. This vintage is a blend from two exceptional Upper Yarra sites in Gladysdale, Macclesfield, and Steels Creek. Every berry selected by hand, some light foot-stomping. The winemaking process involves natural fermentation with 25% whole bunches and an average of 15-20 days on skins. Shaun going for soft extraction with max impact. The wine is then aged for 10 months in French oak barrels (10% new) and bottled un-fined and unfiltered.

The 2023 vintage is brightly lit, delicate, and a little smoky on the nose which blow off quickly in the glass. On the palate, it offers pure red cherry and raspberry flavours with a touch of delicate spice. The fine tannins, texture, and freshness make it an elegant and enjoyable wine from day one.

The 2023 release is a picturesque glass of Pinot Noir, focused on purity and finesse. Richer than 2017 and 2021, but more delicate than 2019.

It's been one of our go-to mid-range Yarra Valley Pinot Noirs for years. The 2023 is no exception. Extremely limited stocks this year. Don't hesitate.

"Very fine tannins, texture and freshness are all here. Reminiscent of my 2015 Appellation Pinot for those who remember it."
- Shaun Crinion

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4 reviews
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    Jim F.
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    2 years ago
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    2021 Dappled Appellation Pinot Noir
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Very Dappled

    Very pleasant Yarra Valley Pinot Noir that we would happily drink anytime.Medium weight with good balance and attractive berry tones

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    Mick B.
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    4 years ago
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    2021 Dappled Appellation Pinot Noir
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Awesome Pinot

    This is hands down the best Pinot I've had this year! I'm seriously considering buying another case to stash away, because I can see it is going to age superbly. So much flavour, nuance and structure, especially for the price. Brilliant.

  • MS
    Matt S.
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    4 years ago
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    2021 Dappled Appellation Pinot Noir
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    A little disappointing

    A nice wine, but without backbone or significance

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A blend of two fantastic Upper Yarra Pinot sites in Gladysdale, Macclesfield and Steels Creek. All natural ferments with 25% whole bunch plus an average of 15-20 days on skins. Aged for 10 months in French oak Barrique’s and Puncheons (10% new). Bottled by gravity, un-fined and unfiltered.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country Australia
Region Yarra Valley
Australian State VIC
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
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Dappled Wines

Dappled owner/winemaker Shaun Crinion has a mountain of winemaking experience from around the globe, culminating with the establishment of a label all of his own.

Shaun's focus is on expressing the sub-regionality of the Yarra Valley through simply gorgeous Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and a growing range of experimental wines.

With the combination of Shaun's A-grade fruit from the Yarra's top growers and his precise, astute winemaking, the value on offer in the Dappled range is second to none.

He was James Halliday's Best New Winery in 2018. The wines have only stepped in quality since then though the modest pricing remains the same. Unsurprisingly, his wines sell out in short order each year. He's now regarded as one of the best small-scale producers in the modern Yarra Valley.

Winemaker Shaun Crinion - Yarra Valley, VIC Dappled Wines

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