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Island Belle Pinot Noir 2024 - Dawson James

Island Belle Pinot Noir 2024 - Dawson James

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Island Belle Pinot Noir 2024 from Dawson James showcases the elegance of Tasmanian cool-climate winemaking. Vivid in colour with lifted aromas of black cherries and savoury, bunchy notes, this wine delivers a creamy palate that balances ripe red fruits with gentle tannins and soft, lingering natural acidity. A refined expression of regional character, perfect for food pairing or contemplative sipping.
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Tasting Notes

The wine has vivid colour with lifted aromas of black cherries and savoury, bunchy notes. The palate has a creamy texture, combining ripe red fruits with gentle tannins and soft, lingering natural acidity.

Winemaking

The 2024 growing season was drier than normal with temperatures being slightly higher than the long term average.

The grapes were hand picked on 21st March, three weeks earlier than the previous vintage with both MV6 and 115 clone Pinot Noir being used.

Forty percent of whole bunches were retained for inclusion in open fermenters which were allowed to undergo fermentation with naturally occurring wild yeast. Following a short maceration on skins at the finish of fermentation the wine was basket pressed and transferred to well-seasoned French oak barriques for maturation.

About the Vineyard

Island Belle is our calling card based on our established winemaking approach and philosophy

The grapes are sourced from the Meadowbank vineyard in the Derwent Valley, Tasmania, utilizing patches of younger vines and new clones that we expect to evolve into Dawson James wines over time.

Accolades

GOLD medal, 95 Points, 2025 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards
95 Points - Halliday Wine Companion

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Derwent Valley

The Derwent Valley wine region, located to the north-west of Hobart, stretches from the lower reaches of the River Derwent at Granton to the scenic hills and valleys around Meadowbank.

The region's vineyards are perched on north-facing hillsides, which provide ideal sun exposure for grape growing. Known for its cool climate, the area primarily produces Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling, echoing Tasmania’s wider wine production focus.

Although once regarded as a marginal area for viticulture due to its cooler climate, the upper reaches of the Derwent Valley have recently gained recognition for producing stunning examples of cool-climate wines, reflecting the unique terroir of the region.