Delamere Vineyard Block Eight Pinot Noir 2023

This is the pinnacle of Delamere’s Pinots, and this is a wine that is only produced when the vintage works. It’s off the oldest block on the estate and displays incredibly intense perfume of spices, dark cherry, damp earth, and truffle-like characters. The palate is a real powerhouse, but it’s held with control and restraint as it’s harnessed by a firm thread of tannin and well-managed oak. This is such a pop, and there is tremendous scope for cellaring.