2024 Dalrymple Vineyards Mt. Lord Pinot Noir

A top flight Tassie Pinot with impressive concentration, power and structure.

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.
Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Intense spicy dark to black cherry and strawberry scents are accompanied by whiffs of clove, smoked meats, anise, forest floor and brambly rhubarb like notes. Rich dark to black cherry, strawberry, anise and clove flavours are layered across the palate with impressive concentration and power. Brambly rhubarb, forest floor and spicy dried herb accents lend further complexity. Supple mid palate feel with sturdily built tannins lending a muscular feel across the long, enveloping, spice laden finish.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
An impressively detailed and delicious pinot noir from the Mt Lord vineyard in the Coal River Valley. Bright ruby with bright aromas of red cherry, red and dark plum with flecks of raspberry. Hints of Medina spice, struck flint, raspberry coulis, crushed rocks, Chinese barbecue shop, dried shiitake, leaf litter, vanillin oak and earth. There is power in that fruit, but there is a lovely balance and harmony to the wine's form. Fruit ripe and pure, with fine, elastic tannins and a very composed, mineral-rich finish. Drink by 2038.
96 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion