Dalrymple is a relatively young winery. Dalrymple only began producing wine in the Pipers Valley in the late 1980s. They boast some of the finest vineyards Tasmania has to offer. Tasmania's climate is actually much more conducive to wine production than its larger counterpart, Australia. The temperate climate makes grapes like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay perfectly suited. The grapes for Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay are grown in vineyards with a unique microclimate. This benefits the grapes and the resulting juice. It's truly delicious! The grapes are harvested between late April and early April. This is relatively late, considering that harvest in the Southern Hemisphere sometimes begins as early as February. This allows the grapes to develop fully. Harvesting is manual, and all grapes undergo rigorous selection before being used in Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay.
The grapes are pressed in oak barrels and then aged for several months on the lees. This gives the wine its mature character, without ever becoming overly heavy. Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay offers an explosion of aromas and flavors upon opening this white wine. Ripe tropical fruit intersperses with stone fruit. Nectarine, white peach, and a hint of fresh mango. Orange blossoms rise from the glass. The aroma is friendly and pleasant. Because the wine is not too heavy, the finish is fresh, with subtle notes of citrus fruit. A special glass of Chardonnay, a wine you won't easily savor. Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay is a classic example of what's unfamiliar, because we've secretly fallen in love with this wine.
