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Yarra Valley Estate Grown Pinot Noir Rosé 2010

Region
Yarra Valley.

Appearance
Pale salmon pink.

Bouquet
Vibrant, good Pinosity, touch of strawberry.

Palate
Lively and harmonious with crisp. Textured, integrated and deliciously dry.

Vintage Conditions
At last, some good rain during the growing season. A cool December and moderate January to March period kept natural acidity at good levels. Some harvest rain kept us on our toes with disease, but we know that the humid years give us some of the best quality.

Winemaking
Pinot Noir is grown specifically for this wine on our Dixons Creek vineyard. Fruit is gently pressed, settled overnight and racked to 5 and 6 year old casks. We include the pressings fraction for flavour as well as to lower the acidity in the juice. The juice is allowed to ferment with indigenous yeast. Fermentation and lees aging in older barrels further adds texture and depth of flavour to the wine. Once ferment is complete, the wines are topped and stirred fortnightly for 3 months before gravity racking, settling and bottling.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 13.0 % pH : 3.71 TA : 5.0 g/L

Cellaring
This wine should be enjoyed young and fresh but can be cellared in good conditions for up to 3 years.

Suggested Cuisine
Cured Salmon, oysters or just on a lovely sunny day. Either way serve quite chilled.

General Characteristics
Dry and Light Bodied.

90 Points
"A pale rose red in the glass, this pinot-derived rosé smells of bright lively red fruits - strawberries and raspberries - and has a smoothly textured palate with well-crafted shape, leaving a musky aftertaste in its wake."

Nick Stock, The Age - Good Wine Guide 2011, January 2011

"De Bortoli has been leading the rosé revolution charge of late promoting an uncomplicated wine style that's dry, refreshing and utterly gluggable. Of course, its pinot noir rosé fits the bill with its enticing pale onion skin colour, hint of strawberries, smoky notes, dried herbs, texture too, so a rosé with substance before a dry, bracing finish and then, a palate begging for another sip. Seriously delicious to drink on its own or with antipasto."

Jane Faulkner, The Age / Sydney Morning Herald, January 2011

WINE OF THE WEEK
4 1/2 Satrs

"ROSE is perfect for Australian summers. Over the years, Australians decided that wine was white or red ? nothing in between. Rosé fans have tried to spread the word via clever promotions. The latest is De Bortoli?s ??Rosé Revolution??. The current crop of De Bortoli pink wines sit among the best of the modern, dry Australian type. This example says it all: barely a blush of pink colour, light cherry, plum, spice and earthy aromas, some complexity, plump mouth-feel, restrained flavour and a long, dry finish."

Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Age, January 2011

"You have to try this over summer - dry but rich in texture."

Rob Geddes, Australian Wine Vintages, December 2010

93 Points
"This is a pale-coloured, subtle but complex rose. The aromas reflect the careful use of old barrels. It's dry and smooth in the mouth, with serious flavour and character and a kick of tannin at the back. An excellent French style. Now to 2013. Food Antipasto platter."

Huon Hooke, The Sunday Morning Herald, November 2010

92 Points
"A fresh, well-balanced, dry style with minerals and floral notes. A lovely, supple texture."

Ken Gargett, Courier Mail, November 2010

93 Points
"Clever use of seasoned barrels has added extra dimensions to this savoury, sugar-free rosé. Pale pink colour; layered smoky strawberry, nutty aromas and a smooth, dry finish that lingers. Excellent. Food match sizzling garlic prawns."