Dalrymple

Dalrymple was established many years ago by the Mitchell and Sundstrup families; the vineyard and brand were acquired by Hill-Smith Family Vineyards in late 2007. Plantings are split between pinot noir and sauvignon blanc, and the wines are made at Jansz Tasmania. In September 2010 Peter Caldwell was appointed as Vigneron, responsible for the vineyard, viticulture and winemaking. He brings with him 10 years experience at Te Kairanga Wines (Martinborough, NZ), and most recently two years with Josef Chromy Wines. His knowledge of pinot noir and chardonnay is obviously comprehensive. In Dec 2012 Hill-Smith Family Vineyards acquired the 120ha property on which the original Frogmore Creek Vineyard was established; 10ha of that property will be pinot noir specifically for Dalrymple, and will be known as the Mount Lord Vineyard.  JAMES HALLIDAY