Yarra Valley
The vineyard is looking gloriously green at the moment and recent spring rains have given us much-needed water into the soil and dams. We are still busily composting and mulching because this will assist the vine as we head into the warmer weather.
We were thrilled recently when our very own Sarah Fagan was awarded, the Wine Australia Young Winemaker of the Year at the recent Gourmet Traveller WINE Awards. She is currently in Germany doing vintage at Weingut Josef Leitz, gaining valuable experience. Expect some interesting rieslings and aromatic wines to be made here from next years harvest!
In the restaurant, head chef Tim Keenan is changing our menu to reflect some of the wonderful produce now available. Asparagus, broad beans, peas, artichokes along with spring lamb are now being featured.
The De Bortoli Cellar Door and Cheese Shop are open every day whilst our Locale Restaurant is open from Thursday to Monday for lunch and Saturday night for dinner. Phone 03 5965 2271 for bookings
We look forward to seeing you here soon.
Cheers
Leanne De Bortoli
Hall of Fame Award
De Bortoli Winery and Restaurant has completed a hat trick, taking out the Hall of Fame Award for the third consecutive year at the Melbourne Airport 2009 Victorian Tourism Awards. One hundred businesses and individuals from across the State vied for top honours at the prestigious awards which were held at Crown Palladium on 16 November. The annual awards recognise leading businesses and individuals for their outstanding contribution to the Victorian tourism industry, which employs 185,000 people and contributes $15.8 billion to the economy each year.
Consultant magazine (US) - Going Green
For many decades, summer in the land 'downunder' was all about getting a deep dark tan. But Australia is changing its colors - to green. Call it OZmeets02.
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Salami Day at the Yarra Valley
Ever wondered where salami comes from? Ed Charles spends a day learning the ropes from a family of winemakers in the Yarra Valley.
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De Bortoli Wines Yarra Valley winners of the prestigious Best Tourism Winery award at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
