De Bortoli Winemaker Selection Shiraz 2016

A really impressive Shiraz from De Bortoli at a fantastic price. In the glass it's a deep shade of red with crimson hues. The delicious nose displays lush concentrated plum, red compote and blackberry aromas along with big spicy white pepper notes. The wine has been beautifully crafted, vanillin hints accompany dark fruit, rich dark chocolate and black pepper flavours through the palate. Some toasty oak notes and soft tannins curate a smooth, generous finish that will have you reaching for a second glass! Decant it and have with roast meats tonight, or whack it in the cellar for a couple of years and enjoy over the coming 4-5 years.

De Bortoli Winemaker Selection Chardonnay 2016

Yum, always looking for quality Chardonnay that has layers of flavour but still fresh and bright. This one got me from the beginning - Pale straw in colour. Lifted nose of pineapple, and melon and pear with soft yummy depth of biscuit oak characters adding complexity. Fresh citrus, white nectarine and soft stone fruits deliver a Chardonnay that is clean and fresh and full of flavour.


De Bortoli Winemaker Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Deep burgundy colour exudes a powerful wine from the get go - with rich cherry red hues. You are greeted with lush Blackberries, plum and an underlying cedar, nutmeg and cinnamon nuances which bodes well. The aromas carry through onto the palate with a wonderful meld of summer plum and fruit cake being enhanced by the subtle cassis notes. The smart use of oak provides for nice vanilla undertones coupled with the ripe tannins give this wine depth and length of flavour. It will cellar and open up a bit, but really? Just drink with wonderful food and good friends.

De Bortoli Winemaker Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2017

A beautifully fresh and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. This wine opens with aromas of passionfruit and ripe green apples. Flavours of tropical fruit are soft and round with light acidity, keeping the palate fresh and crunchy.