Description
Delamere Vineyards is one of Tasmania’s longest running family owned and operated wine estates, focused on producing distinguished sparkling (Methode Traditionelle) and still wines from the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varieties. Nestled amongst the cool maritime slopes of Pipers River, in north eastern Tasmania, the vineyard was first established in 1982 placing it amongst the oldest vineyards in the region. With 6.5ha of grapes now established on the property, the age of the vineyard makes it a rare resource in Tasmania, and valuable due to the significant increase in wine quality associated with mature vines. The winery is owned and run by husband and wife vigneron’s Shane Holloway and Fran Austin (formerly of Bay of Fires).
About this wine from the winemakers: “Tasmania is the playground of the adventurous, with a plethora of creative opportunities. Flyleaf provides us with a blank page to explore alternative sites and start a new story. The epitome of elegance with ripe cherry and strawberry fruit. A subtle earthiness followed by complex toasted sweet spice.”
“The 2024 vintage was one of the earliest we experienced at Delamere. Being a particularly cold site, perfect for sparkling but more challenging for the still wines, this is always a welcome advantage. Temperatures in the spring prior were above average in the north of the state and rainfall was low. This trend continued through summer, with rain periods keeping the canopy growth rolling along well. Whilst it was a very dry year on average for Tasmania, Pipers River continued to receive moderate falls throughout the ripening season. The fruit composition at harvest was surprising given the warmer season, with excellent natural acid retention despite the warmer conditions. Sold crop levels across the estate, from near-perfect conditions during flowering, were a welcome bonus after several very low cropping years. The resulting wines have generous bright flavours, framed beautifully by zesty natural acidity.
“The epitome of elegance with ripe cherry and strawberry fruit. A subtle earthiness followed by complex toasted sweet spice.”
The 2024 is here and fabulous! Review for 2023 .. 92 points, Dave Brooks, Halliday Wine Companion “This year’s Flyleaf sees 70% Delamere pinot noir join forces with 30% grower fruit from the West Tamar. It’s a light, flighty little thing with plenty of space and nervy Northern Tassie energy. Raspberry, redcurrant and red cherry with a splash of pomegranate juice, exotic spice, struck flint, amaro herbs, charcuterie and brambly sinew. Shroomy and mineral-laden on the finish.”
RRP $44 Our Special Price $34.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine
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