2022 Dalrymple Single Site Estate Pinot Noir, Pipers River

Single-vineyard pinot noir from Dalrymple's home turf in Pipers River. The most lifted and red-fruited of the single-site releases. Bright red cherry, red plum and blood orange fruit tones with underlying hints of Chinese five-spice, dried cranberries, rose petals, biltong, cinnamon and earth. Calm and savoury with some sea spray nuance to the minerally acid pulse, lovely airy red fruits, chalky tannins and a fine, elegant presence.

95 points Dave Brookes winecompanion.com.au Aug 2024

Initial aromas from the glass are of red cherry and Asian spice with some savoury olive and Dutch licorice adding to the complexity. The palate is a brilliant mix of tannins and acidity, with succulent black fruit giving appeal on the front of the palate, through to a long, fresh finish. Hints of complexity, spice and fine French oak provide an insight of what may unfold as the wine further develops in the glass over several hours or from cellaring.