De Bortoli Handcrafted Shiraz 2020
De Bortoli have released yet another label from their Heathcote holdings, along with some fruit from friends in the region. Open fermenters and vats with a little whole bunch. 9 […]
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De Bortoli Woodfired Grenache 2021
The Woodfired series has been popular for De Bortoli and Grenache from Heathcote is a known hunting ground for Steve Webber and the winemaking team. So if 1 is good, […]
De Bortoli Re-Write The Rules Tempranillo 2020
De Bortoli have released this new range for those who are “open minded, adventurous.” Wine for those who just like to enjoy wine. Winemaker is Steve Webber De Bortoli,Re-Write The […]
De Bortoli Re-Write The Rules Pinot Noir 2021
De Bortoli have released this new range for those who are “open minded, adventurous.” Wine for those who just like to enjoy wine. Sourced from De Bortoli’s vineyards in King […]
De Bortoli Melba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Named after Dame Nellie Melba. The vineyard first planted in 1971 with further plantings in 1987, 1988 and 1990. From one of the finer vintages in the last 10 years. […]
De Bortoli Organic Shiraz Field Blend 2020
De Bortoli are now firmly committed to organic viticulture and winemaking. As of 2020, 6.2% of their Riverina vineyards are certified organic with the goal of increasing that amount to […]
Gundog Estate Yarra Valley Riesling 2021
After the disastrous 2020 season saw Gundog Estate winemaker Matt Burton head south to the Yarra Valley to obtain fruit from De Bortoli‘s Dixons Creek plantings, the response to the […]
De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
I’ve a soft spot for the Cabernet that comes from the De Borts’ Estate Vineyard in Dixons Creek. The wines are usually such a soft, classic expression and completely enjoyable. […]
De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Gamay 2020
Not enough Gamay is consumed in Australia. When done right, it presents a a fine wine on its own, not some “poor Pinot Noir cousin.” Fruit from De Borts’ Estate […]
De Bortoli Grenache Wizardry 2020
Being made in the same way as previous vintages with “lots of whole bunches.” Spending 15 days on skins and then maturation for 10 months in larger wooden casks. The […]
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