De Bortoli
De Bortoli Reserve Release
Chardonnay · Yarra Valley, Australia
From public reviewers
9reviews
89median pts
$55median price
De Bortoli continues to turn out highly restrained Chardonnays from its own Yarra Valley vineyards. This is lean and crisp, with smoke accenting pear and pineapple fruit. Pretty unique among Australian examples, but exemplifying winemaker Steve Webber's approach. || De Bortoli's unique approach to harvest timing and extensive use of new oak leaves this wine seeming rather disjointed: coffee and cola notes dominate the tart, cranberryish fruit flavors. I suspect it will show better with a few years' of cellaring, bu…
Sources: Wine Enthusiast
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