98+ Points - Philip Rich | Very Limited Stocks
David Bicknell is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most influential winemaking talents, who has played a significant role in shaping the modern Australian wine landscape. After a celebrated tenure at Oakridge Wines, Bicknell recently departed the winery he had led to great heights for nearly 25 years. This exciting new chapter for Bicknell allows him to turn his full attention to Bicknell FC, the personal winemaking project he has been carefully building over the past decade.
The 2025 Bicknell FC Lance Close Planted Pinot Noir stands as a masterclass in precision, sourced from high-density vines in the Yarra Valley. Completely destemmed and matured in seasoned oak to preserve pure fruit expression, this release combines effortless brightness with intricate structural depth. A fragrant, beautifully delineated Yarra Valley Pinot Noir driven by pure red fruits, fine-grained tannins, and an undercurrent of vibrant energy that lingers far past the final sip. While stunningly expressive in its youth, its impeccable balance guarantees exceptional cellaring potential over the coming decade.
"98+ Points. 100% destemmed and matured in a mixture of seasoned barriques, hogsheads and puncheons. Exceptionally fragrant, with aromas of wild strawberry, perfectly ripe red cherry, floral notes and alpine herbs such as wild thyme and gentian. Concentrated and finely detailed, the tannins are almost hidden by the wine's plush, beautifully fruited and energetic palate. Finishes long and satisfying. As good as this is now, those that still have a bottle or two in their cellar 10 or so years from now will be well rewarded. $90. 13.3% alc. Drink: 2027 - 2037. Screwcap"- Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion.
