{"product_id":"2025-bicknell-fc-lance-close-planted-pinot-noir","title":"2025 Bicknell FC Lance Close Planted Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Undoubtedly one of our finest winemakers\"\u003cbr\u003e- Toni Paterson MW (Gourmet Traveller Wine)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e \n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis one starts with the vines. The Lance block in St Andrews was planted in 1989 at 8,300 vines per hectare - among the tightest plantings in Victoria at the time. That kind of density forces competition: roots go deeper, yields stay low, and what comes off the vine is naturally concentrated and structured in a way you can't engineer in the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDave keeps the winemaking simple enough to let the site speak. Whole berry fermentation, pump-overs, a little foot stomping near the end, then into just three small barrels for eleven months. Only 48 dozen bottles made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine has real presence. Intensely fragrant - wild strawberry, red cherry, alpine herbs and white pepper - then silky and focused on the palate, with tannins so fine you almost miss them and a long, satisfying finish with a gentle bitter herb note right at the end. It has increased depth and drive over the Applecross Pinot, but without an ounce of heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecial site, tiny production, and one that will reward patience - but it's already beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Concentrated and finely detailed, the tannins are almost hidden by the wine's plush, beautifully fruited and energetic palate. Finishes long and satisfying.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A very fine wine in detail of fruit, spice and winemaking overlay, with delicacy and understatement on its side.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Bicknell FC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50464264257579,"sku":"2025 Bicknell FC Lance Close Planted Pinot Noir","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2025BicknellFCLanceClosePlantedPinotNoir_fc4b2dd4-2346-4990-96ab-2f1942be8265.png?v=1790558324","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-bicknell-fc-lance-close-planted-pinot-noir","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}