Dalrymple Vineyards Estate Mt Lord Pinot Noir 2023

The nose opens with notes of ripe cranberry, blue florals and olive tapenade, backed by a light savoury character akin to liquorice root and damp earth with a faint edge of clove. Time in the glass brings out darker fruit notes of plum skin and blueberry with a lift of Tasmanian native herbs and dried thyme balanced with a seductive and succulent texture. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and bright, linear acidity that gives energy without compromising depth. Red cherries and tamarillo are layered with five-spice and flinty, mineral notes. There is a sense of restraint, a hint to those who know the reward of time.