Dalrymple Single Site Swansea Pinot Noir

Bright, red fruits, red cherries and fresh plum, with earthy, savoury aromas adding to the complexity. The rich mid-palate texture that is a hallmark of this warm Tassie region is noticeable, but softer due to the cooler season with fine acidity that draws the flavours through to a long and lingering finish.

The Swansea vineyard was planted in 1999 with Pinot Noir clone 115. All work is done by hand, from cane pruning through to shoot, leaf and bunch thinning and finally hand-harvesting. The vines have been planted onto a gentle slope of basalt soil that faces towards the north, capturing the maximum amount of sun during the growing season. The vineyard could not be closer to Great Oyster Bay or it would be underwater at high tide. Warm days and long summer nights means early ripening and richer Pinot Noir.

Tasmania, Australia

(Image source : Tolpuddle Vineyard)

Tasmania is Australia’s southernmost wine region. Its commercial vineyards date back to 1823, when Bartholomew Broughton planted the first vines. Incidentally, the very first vines in Victoria and South Australia also originated from Tasmania. The Tasmanian wine industry then lay dormant for nearly 100 years due to the gold rush, with commercial winemaking only resuming in the 1950s. After 70 years of development, Tasmania has become synonymous with premium wines, especially Pinot Noir. The island is divided into several sub‑regions—Tamar Valley, Pipers River, Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, Huon Valley, and the East Coast. Among these, Coal River Valley is the most sought‑after: the winner of the 2024 Australian Pinot Noir Challenge hails from there, as does the highly coveted Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir. For a Pinot Noir enthusiast, Tasmania Pinot Noir is a not to be overlooked.