Pale Straw with green hues. It is complex, has notes of citrus, spice, apricot, ginger with subtle oak and dry herb aromas. The palate has beautiful length and structure, it has soft texture, with nutty, citrus and delicate spice notes.

The wine was fermented using a mix of tank fermentation and French oak barrels. 50% of this wine was fermented in stainless steel with the other half fermented in french oak barrels using indigenous yeast. Of the total blend 7% was in new oak, with 11% one year, and 34% in 2 years or older oak. Following fermentation, the wine was then aged on lees in both oak and tank for 8 months. Stirring and malolactic fermentation was avoided to retain the natural acidity and drive of the wine and so not to interfere with the wine’s bright zesty fruit profile. The oak component was added to add subtle complexity, texture and weight to the wine.

De Bortoli is a modern classic winery, with respect for tradition. Situated in the north-east corner of Victoria, it is one of the most progressive and diverse viticultural regions in Australia.