Dalrymple 'Ouse' Pinot Noir 2023

Dalrymple’s ‘Ouse’ Pinot Noir 2023 is a distinctly Tasmanian expression—cool-climate, finely perfumed, and built more on savoury nuance than sheer weight. Sourced from the Ouse district in the Derwent Valley, it channels bright red fruit, forest-floor complexity, and polished tannins in Dalrymple’s characteristically elegant, detail-driven style.

Appearance:
Bright ruby with a translucent core and garnet-tinged rim; vivid and youthful.

Aroma:
Wild strawberry, red cherry and cranberry, layered with rose petal, dried herbs and subtle whole-bunch spice. Gentle earthy notes emerge—forest floor, tea leaf and a touch of cedar.

Taste:
Dry and medium-bodied with cool-climate tension. Red cherry and raspberry lead, supported by savoury spice, fine oak seasoning and a faintly ironstone, mineral undertone. The texture is supple yet precise, with fresh acidity keeping the fruit lifted and agile.

Finish:
Long, clean and gently savoury—red berries, spice and a whisper of earthy complexity, carried by fine, silky tannins.

Food Pairing:
Duck breast with cherry jus, roast chicken with thyme, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, pork loin with fennel, or washed-rind and semi-hard cheeses.