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De Bortoli

Established in 1928 by Vittorio and Giuseppina De Bortoli, a couple who emigrated from Northern Italy to Australia, De Bortoli Wines is one of the larger family-owned wineries in Australia. Today, the third generation Darren De Bortoli is the managing director of the company. From its original home base in the Riverina region of New South Wales, De Bortoli has expanded its vineyard holdings to include sites in New South Wales’s Hunter Valley, as well as Victoria’s Yarra and King Valleys. The cooler-climate areas of Victoria, such as Yarra Valley, are conducive to growing classic varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Viognier. In New South Wales, the vineyards in Riverina experience a warmer Mediterranean climate, which helps to produce one of the winery’s most noteworthy bottlings, Noble One, a botrytized Semillon dessert wine. For more information about the wines from this Australian producer, visit our De Bortoli wine reviews.

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De Bortoli 2006 Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley)

  1. $41
De Bortoli’s 2006 Estate Grown Pinot Noir lacks the bright fruit and user-friendliness of its Gulf Station or Windy Peak bottlings. Maybe it’s too serious for its own good? This medium-bodied wine features leather, mushroom and molasses, and rather crisp acids as well.  — J.C.  (12/31/2008)
82
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De Bortoli 2003 Windy Peak Cabernet Rosé (Yarra Valley)

  1. $15
A vibrant wine, but one whose flavors and aromas err on the side of strawberry shortcake, whipped cream and cheese. Dessert in a glass.  — D.T.  (10/1/2005)
81
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De Bortoli 2008 db Selection Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon (South Eastern Australia)

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  1. $9
De Bortoli produces a wide range range of wines, but this is not one of the company’s best efforts, even considering the price. The aromas are confected, and the flavors bear a resemblance to cherry pie filling with a rubbery edge.  — J.C.  (6/1/2009)
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