Pinot Noir 2022

Bertel and Anne Sundstrup founded the 12.3 hectare Dalrymple Estate in 1987 on the eastern slopes of the Tamar Valley in northern Tasmania . In late 2007, Hill-Smith Family Vineyards acquired the brand and the vineyard and wines are made at Jansz (an estate known for its traditional method sparkling wines). In 2010, Peter Caldwell, a Pinot Noir specialist, was appointed to manage the vineyard, viticulture and winemaking, bringing with him his passion for Australian wine and his love of Pinot Noir.


This cuvée is a blend of Pinot Noir plots located in Pipers River and Coal River Valley, two sub-regions with different climates that bring balance to the wines. The harvest is manual and each bunch is carefully inspected in order to keep only those without any defects. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel vats with 5% whole bunches. The wine is then transferred to oak barrels for 11 months (20% of which are new). This wine reveals complex aromas of red cherry , redcurrant , rhubarb , crushed strawberry , black tea , bergamot , Asian spices , white pepper , violet as well as forest and smoky notes. The palate is suave, silky, fresh and held by the natural acidity. The finish is long and on spices. A very classy Pinot.

Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multi-generational winemaking families and an ingrained knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to that a thirst to explore and innovate, a fearless attitude and a diverse notebook of 65 wine regions in many climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine country like no other. Australia burst into export markets in the 1980s and since then has been providing the world with vibrant, fruity and exceptional value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, Australian wine history was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diversity of Australia's offering of quality and regional wines that has always existed. Australian viticulture is mainly concentrated on the southern oceanic edge where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions located around major cities. Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne and New South Wales around Sydney. The country is one of the largest wine producers in the world, and was the 4th largest exporter in the world in 2011. This recent development now makes Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines all over the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines which are defined by their terroir.