V I N T A G E C O N D I T I O N S
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 well 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.
W I N E M A K I N G
The fruit for this wine was harvested from select vineyards across the Tasmanian sub-regional landscape. Gentle presses and fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel with light solids to develop texture and preserve the elegant fruit characters that are distinctive to Tasmania-grown white wines
T A S T I N G N O T E S
A fragrant aroma of freshly cut pear, apples and ripe citrus. There are hints of warm spice and ginger. The palate is fresh and zesty with a generous textured mouthfeel showing hints of glycerol and chalk. The wine finishes long and clean with autumn fruits lingering on the palate.