New Release
La Bossa
‘Bossa’, the affectionate nickname that Vittorio De Bortoli bestowed on his childhood sweetheart, Giuseppina. They are wines that are proud and authentic, but with the kind of contemporary style and vibrancy that made Giuseppina one of a kind.
Reviewed
Windy Peak
Chardonnay 2011 - 4/5 stars
".. ..It’s lighter in the mouth than many similarly priced chardonnays, yet its creamy texture and length of flavour give it real presence. It finishes lingering and savoury."
Raph Kyte-Powell, The Age, April 2012
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Feature Wine
BellaRiva
Discover this new range of wines which celebrate both the natural beauty of the King Valley and the vibrancy and innovation of this emerging wine region.
Awarded
Three Trophies for PHI Pinot Noir 2010
A joint venture between the De Bortoli and Shelmerdine families, took out the The Len Evans Memorial Trophy for Best Table Wine of the Show, as well as Best Dry Red Wine and the inaugural award for Best Single Vineyard Dry Red.
Yarra Valley
Cellar Door
You can't miss Autumn in the Yarra Valley - picturesque, beautiful, golden colours on the vines make for a breathtaking view while you sip a nice glass of red wine.
Our Cellar Door is open 7 Days, 10am to 5pm.
T: (03) 5965 2271
King Valley
Vineyards
In the north east the King Valley is establishing a reputation for its delicious European style wines.
The De Bortoli vineyards cover 180 hectares along 3 kilometres of King River frontage where our staff can often be spotted fishing after a hard days work.
Hunter Valley
Cellar Door
The cellar door, open daily from 10am-5pm, is a welcoming place where you can taste superb Hunter Valley vintages including single vineyard wines from Murphy's and Will's Hill vineyards.
T: (02) 4993 8800
Bilbul
Cellar Door
The Bilbul Cellar Door in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales is the original De Bortoli winery established by Vittorio and Giuseppina De Bortoli in 1928.
Open 7 Days, Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 4pm
T: (02) 6966 0111
Recipes
May Recipe
Chestnut and Potato Gnocchi with Sage and Brown Butter
Click here to view full recipe
Enjoy this recipe with Yarra Valley Reserve Release Chardonnay.
Cheese Room
Cheese & Wine Match
Pinot Noir with Morbier, Washed Rind or Brie
The formidable Epoisses washed rind of Burgundy provides serious contrast to the complexity of a well made Pinot. Both, at their best, are just plain dirty and share barnyard characters that we find appealing. Sadly most Australian Brie styles are too clean and lack the forceful flavour of the French model.
Restaurant
Locale
The name Locale reflects not only the De Bortoli family's Italian heritage but also the restaurant's philosophy of sourcing the best local, seasonal and organic produce.
Lunch: Thursday to Monday from 12pm / Dinner: Saturday from 6.30pm / Closed: every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Match it
Pasta
Creamy sauce:a white wine such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon
Rich meat sauce: a somewhat spicy red wine such as Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon to enhance the flavours of the meat
Pesto: a fresher style pasta deserves a fresh variety with a bit of texture such as a Rosé or Pinot Grigio
AFFW Event
AFFW Unlocked
Hosted by Australia's First Families of Wine, the custodians of over 1200 years of collective winemaking experience, across 16 regions and 48 generations.
The most comprehensive tasting of Australia's wine icons by the people who made them, this is an event not to be missed.
Cooking Classes
On the Vine is back!
The 2012 'On the Vine Cooking demonstrations' program is shaping up to be our best yet!
Join our team of chefs for a morning learning the tricks of the trade followed by a long table lunch paired with some of our beautiful wines.
Click here for full details
Our Picks for Autumn
BellaRiva Sangiovese Merlot
From our King Valley vineyards, this wine dispays a savoury palate with good texture and length. Great match to pasta
Want to find out more about the King Valley wine region? Visit bellariva.com.au
La Bohème Pinot Noir Rosé
Dry and textural, slightly savoury with a lingering softness. Great as an aperitif all year round.
Deen Vat 1 Durif
The palate is ripe without taking on the least bit of heaviness. It's been excellently put together, and is terrific value for the price. It's an all-purpose, any time, anywhere red.
James Halliday , 1001 Wines Under $20, 2012, December 2011
Murphy's Vineyard
Shiraz
A fine, detailed, medium bodied Hunter Shiraz with intergrated tannins and exotic spices. Mouth filling flavours of dark berries and rich spicy fruit.
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William's Premium Lager
Boasting a subtle bitter kick and balanced spicy hop finish, William’s new Premium
Lager is a refreshing alternative for those who care to chance their
glass to flavour.
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Feature Video
Sparkling Screwcap Closure
We are proud to launch Australia's first sparkling wine using a high pressure sparkling screw-cap.
