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De
Bortoli
De
Bortoli Wines is a family-owned wine company established in 1928 by
Vittorio De Bortoli. The winemaking team is overseen by third
generation winemaker Darren De Bortoli and his brother-in-law Steve
Webber.
The
winemaking philosophy is that great wine begins in the vineyard and
that the winemaker should use minimal handling and interference in
the winery. Wine should have a sense of regionality and be an
expression of the soil in which it is grown. Our winemakers strive
to create wines that they find interesting and exciting - wines
that may be quirky or unusual but wines that above all have
provenance and a sense of place.
De
Bortoli has wineries in diverse wine growing regions, each with its
own regional style, as well as vineyards in the King Valley. The
Bilbul winery produces the acclaimed Noble One, world class
fortified wines and premium varietal and sparkling wines. The
relatively cool climate Yarra Valley is known for the classic
varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz,
Sauvignon, Riesling and Viognier. The Hunter Valley is famous for
its distinctive Semillon and Shiraz styles which have character,
personality and the ability to age gracefully. The King Valley is
rapidly developing a reputation for its Mediterranean varietal
wines including Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Pinot
Grigio.
De
Bortoli Cabernet Merlot 2007
On the bouquet, sweet fragrant aromas of blackberries with
underlying mint and hints of oak. A generous wine, that shows
vibrant fruit on the rich palate with soft mouth-coating
tannins.
De
Bortoli Chardonnay 2009
A fruit
driven Chardonnay-style with crisp acidity and zesty citrus and
stone fruit characters balanced with some very subtle oak. Great
texture and balance.
De
Bortoli Rose 2009
Bright
rosewater red in colour. The bouquet is clean and refreshing,
featuring berries and red cherry aromas. Predominantly fruit
driven, it features confectionery
undertones. Soft berry
flavours. Medium length with a slightly sweet fruit
finish.
De
Bortoli Semillon Chardonnay 2009
Lifted
citrus and stonefruit aromas with restrained oak. Refreshing, zesty
palate with a burst of fresh lemon/lime citrus flavour, lovely
texture and length, and clean lively finish.
De
Bortoli Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Fresh,
grassy aromas with tropical and citrus fruit notes carry through
onto the palate which is soft and rounded finishing with crisp,
balanced acidity.
De
Bortoli Shiraz Cabernet 2007
Brick
red in colour, this wine exhibits plummy fruit aromas with hints of
cassis, licorice and underlying toasty wood characters. A medium to
full-bodied style, the palate shows plum and black currant fruit
with a touch of bacon and oak, complimented by a long, flavoursome
finish.
De
Bortoli Sparkling Brut NV
A very
refreshing champagne-style sparkling. Pale straw in colour, it
shows an attractive, lifted herbaceous characters on the nose and
exhibits fresh fruit flavours, finishing clean with delicate,
creamy mouth feel and a crisp finish.
De
Bortoli Riesling 2010
Lifted
floral aromas, subtle spiciness and a fresh citrus lift
characterize this nicely balanced, semi-sweet white blend of
classic Germanic varieties Gewürztraminer and Riesling.
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