2023 Dalrymple Vineyards Mt. Lord Pinot Noir

Rich and long yet light on its feet with a sophisticated Burgundian like finish.

The crown jewel in the Dalrymple collection, the Mt. Lord Vineyard is located on a small, angular and varied landscape that lays on the protected easterly slope of the Pontos Hills. The vineyard rows run up the hillside from 134m to 156m above sea level, precariously positioned between a rock ledge below and steep barren hillside above.
The fruit was handpicked with a small amount of the bunches placed directly into the ferment. Maturation took place in French oak barriques (30% new) for a period of 10 months.

Dark red core with black toned edges and a semi translucent red hue. Soaring through the nostrils is a complex array or red to dark cherry, strawberry, violet, rhubarb, dried herb and gentle clove aromatics. Bramble, forest floor and spice notes are also evident. Rich and long yet light on its feet, red to dark cherry, flashes of sour cherry, wild strawberry and rhubarb flavours are layered across the expansive palate. Spicy vanillin cedar, bramble, dried herb and forest floor elements lend further interest. Possessing a supple texture and peacocks tail like power wave, it has seamlessly integrated tannins and acidity with a long, sophisticated Burgundian like finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
Deep-ish red with a tinge of purple and a bouquet of black cherry with traces of beetroot and Campari—perhaps from whole-bunch fermentation. The wine is full and generous, even opulent on the palate, with terrific power and density thanks to high extract and concentrated fruit. The tannins are abundant and supple, surrounding a deep core of rich flavour. Long and super-satisfying aftertaste. A seriously impressive pinot and a big step up from the previous vintage.
96 Points
Huon Hooke – The Real Review