The Lower Hunter Valley nestles at the foothills of the Brokenback Range. The slopes are modest and soils vary from red duplex through to deep loam. The unique climate – sea breezes from the Pacific Ocean keep the valley relatively cool in an otherwise warm region – contributes to the uniqueness of its wines.
De Bortoli made its foray into the Hunter to make the distinctive Semillon and Shiraz styles for which the region is famous, wines with character, personality and longevity.
De Bortoli has 36 hectares under vine in the Hunter Valley including a mature vineyard with Semillon vines over 40 years old. A hands-on approach in the vineyard and hands-off approach in the winery reflects the family philosophy of allowing the fruit and the terroir to be fully expressed in every bottle of wine.
Soft pear like flavours with some citrus zing. Soft, elegant and slightly savoury.
Full flavours with some citrus zing. Soft, elegant and slightly sweet with soft acid balance.
Full flavours with passionfruit and white peach. Dry with soft acidity.
This Hunter Valley Vermentino craves for a bit of seafood to accompany its searingly crisp flavours of citrus and spice.
The palate shows lovely varietal definition with flinty acidity giving way to lemon curd.
Sourced from Murphy Vineyard in the Lower Hunter, this youthful hand-picked Semillon is lean and minerally with lemon flavours, grassy notes and balanced acidity.
Bright appearance with good red hues and purple rim. Complex, brooding with fresh berry and spice, whole bunch aromas and hints of graphite. The palate is soft, lightish but complex and mouth filling. Terrific length and drinkabilty.
Seductive aromas of red berries, flower petals and spice lead to a savoury and deliciously crisp dry palate.
Raspberries and strawberries that are soft, delicate and lingering. Slides along the palate offering drinkability and length. A delight!
Supple, balanced, medium-bodied palate, sweet black fruit flavours unfold with liquorice and earthy characters. Soft varietal tannins entwine with balanced acidity, medium alcohol & integrated oak giving lush texture & a long dry finish.
A fine, detailed example of Hunter Shiraz sourced from our estate vineyard. Shows attractive lively fruit, a long smooth rich palate, and subtle oak influence.
A fine, detailed, medium bodied Hunter Shiraz with intergrated tannins and exotic spices. Mouth filling flavours of dark berries and rich spicey fruit.
The Bouquet has lifted intense grapey aromas with just a hint of honey and the palate is intensely flavoured yet delicate and well balanced.
