Ratings
HH 92 · SL 93 · RP 90-95 · JS 93
Identity
| Producer | Dalrymple Vineyards |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Medium depth, ruby hues with good depth of red-purple color |
| Aroma | Aromas of wild strawberry, dark cherry, plum, medina spice, char siu, mountain herbs, dried citrus rind, citrus blossom, pomegranate, dried cranberries, dried meats, turned earth, spiced rhubarb, Asian five spice, vanilla, sassafras forest, rose petals, red apple skins, cherry pips, blackberries, red summer fruits, herbal notes, black tea, dried provincial herbs, redcurrant, rhubarb, crushed strawberry, bergamot, white pepper, violet, forest and smoky notes |
| Palate | Medium-bodied with bright acidity, firm and elegant palate, intense and firm with pleasant tannin grip, juicy red fruit flavors including cherry, raspberry, plum, and wild berries; balanced acidity with a smooth, velvety finish; savory tannins introduce sumac and nutmeg characters; develops with spices from whole bunch inclusion and oak aging; harmonious and sapid flow with brightly illuminated finish |
| Finish | Long, harmonious finish with spice notes, savory tannins, and a bright, illuminated finish; smooth and velvety with lingering mineral-edged freshness |
| Food Pairing | roasted duck, smoked roast beetroot, creamy mashed potato, wild game, mushroom dishes |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C (typical for Pinot Noir) |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged in French oak barrels with approximately 21-24% new oak; includes whole bunch inclusion and wild fermentation; hand-plunged and cold-soaked |
| Fermentation | Wild fermentation with whole bunch inclusion, hand-plunging, and cold soaking techniques |
Terroir
| Soil | Red basalt soils in Pipers River region; stony basalt soils in Ouse; varied terroirs across Pipers River, Coal River Valley, Swansea, and Ouse |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-sorted and harvested from multiple cool-climate Tasmanian subregions including Pipers River, Coal River Valley, Swansea, and Ouse |
Interesting facts
| Dalrymple Vineyards was established in 1987 by Bertel and Anne Sundstrup; the winery is known for cool-climate Pinot Noir from multiple Tasmanian subregions; winemaker Pete Caldwell is a Pinot Noir specialist |
Logistics
| Cork | screw cap |