La Boheme Act Two Dry Pinot Noir Rosé 2011

"...La Boheme, named for Puccini's opera. It's pale coloured and offers light, strawberry-like pinot flavour on a richly textured and fresh but very soft palate."

Chris Shanahan, Canberra Times, April 2012

92 Points
"One of the most sophisticated designer labels on the shelves - and the wine is equally beguiling, with its soft mouthfeel, subtle strawberry and pomegranate flavours and its tangy, red berry finish."

Tyson Stelzer, Wine 100, April 2012

86 Points
"I fell for the art deco-inspired design in a flash. We swooned over the bottle's elegance and femininity. I imagined enjoying it with a picnic, sprawled next to a bubbling brook in dappled sunlight in a clover field in French countryside. The colour sung to me in deep blushing rose tones. It looked the part in every sense. To drink, the drop was hosed with floral kicks and notes of dry glasses and immature berries. Enjoy it well chilled with seared scallops in a creamy bisque."

Eleanor Woods, Geelong Advertiser, March 2012

"Deliciously dry and savoury Yarra Valley treat."

John Fordham, Sunday Telegraph, February 2012

"Fragrant and delicate pinot characters. Bone dry, round and balanced, this is the perfect summer wine. Serve moderately chilled to preserve subtle strawberry flavours."

Jeff Collerson, Daily Telegraph, February 2012

Winemakers Leanne De Bortoli and her husband Steve Webber have been at the vanguard of Australia's ''rose revolution''. This superb drop, named after the Yarra Valley's legendary opera diva Dame Nellie Melba is, to excuse the pun, right on song. It's bone dry with lovely red berry fruit, savoury notes and can be paired with almost anything.

Kerry Skinner, Illawarra Mercury , January 2012

Chilled, dry, pale rosé can be addictive in a big way this time of year. This very European-inspired style has delicate pinot noir aromatics (boosted by the minor addition of pinot gris), juicy strawberry-like flavour with a definite savouriness and slight nutty character that compliments the overall textural feel. Delicious drinking and just made for fun in the sun, yet it’s not at all frivolous. Get on it.

Jon Helmer, Surf Coast Times , January 2012

"Plenty of texture and flavour. A little Turkish apricot vies with red fruit, musk, spice and almond. Pleasantly slippery in the mouth then roughed up and pinched into shape on the dry finish. Personality at this price point should always be applauded."

Jeremy Pringle, Wine Will Eat Itself, December 2011

Excellent style and good balance between fruit and texture. AG

Nice balance between complex of fruit and savoury elements. MV

Andrew Graham, Mario Vinciguerra, National Liquor News, December 2011

93 Points
"A delicious, savoury style with evidence of barrel ageing but not oaky. Just mellow, developed, complex style without grapiness but with a hint of spice. Delicious softness and balance."

Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald, November 2011

93 Points
no review

James Halliday, The Australian, November 2011