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Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2018

Tasmania

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  • Silver, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2021
  • 94pts, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2021

Lying in Tasmania's prized Tamar Valley, Dalrymple has a 5-star reputation for fine, cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot. Since 2007, it's been under the wing of the renowned Hill-Smith family and this is their terrific 94pts, oak-fermented Chardonnay.

Lying in Tasmania's prized Tamar Valley, Dalrymple has a 5-star reputation for fine, cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot. Since 2007, it's been under the wing of the renowned Hill-Smith family and this is their terrific 94pts, oak-fermented Chardonnay.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Layered notes of white peach, ginger marmalade, flint and spice

Aroma

Fragrant honeysuckle, lime zest, brioche and fresh ginger

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2018

More information

  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 1 December, 2030
  • Vegan

Tasmania - it’s a stepping-off point to the end of the earth. Yet this remote island harbours some very precious treasure. Dalrymple’s celebrated 12.3 hectare vineyard in Pipers River, Tamar Valley, is one. It was founded in 1987, then snapped up by the renowned Hill-Smith family 20 years later. Its vineyards share similar conditions to the best plots of Burgundy, so not surprisingly they have a stellar reputation for cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Cave Block uses grapes from the two best plots of the vintage. Whole bunch pressing and wild fermentation in barrel all add up to impressive complexity, especially in the hands of winemaker Peter Caldwell. A wine that'll age magnificently; superb with seafood and white meat dishes.

"Richly textural and layered with great intensity. Powerful fruit with pear and lemon-curd flavors" James Suckling
94 points
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