Down The Lane

Step off the sidewalk and venture 'Down The Lane'. Excite your palate with our new savoury pick-me-upper Pinot Grigio Arneis, gluggable Rosé Gris de Gris, fully charged Shiraz Tempranillo and soft and juicy Merlot Durif Shiraz.

Down The Lane Pinot Grigio Arneis
- Down the Lane Pinot Grigio Arneis 2017
 
 Briny, textural and delicious.
 
 Winemaker Notes
 
 Region
 
 Riverina
 
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 WINEMAKING
 
 Dry textural white wine.
 
 WINE ANALYSIS
 
 Alc/Vol: 12.5% pH: 3.3 TA: 5.5g/L
 
 CELLARING
 
 3 to 5 years in a good cellar.
 - China Wine and Spirit Awards
 - Adelaide Wine Show
 - Australian Inland Wine Show
 - Australian Italian Varieties Wine Awards
 - Cairns Show Wine Awards
 - Cowra Wine Show
 - Hobart Wine Show
 - International Wine & Spirit Competition
 - Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show
 - Rutherglen Wine Show
 - Sydney Royal Wine Show
- Down The Lane Pinot Grigio Arneis 2016
 
 All about flavour on the palate... a savoury pick-me-upper!
 
 Winemaker Notes
 
 Region
 
 Riverina
 
 Appearance
 
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 WINEMAKING
 
 WINE ANALYSIS
 
 Acl/Vol: 13.0%, pH: 3.32, TA: 5.5 g/L
 
 CELLARING
 
 This wine will develop in the bottle over the next 3 to 5 years.
 - The Global Pinot Grigio Masters
 - Australian Italian Varieties Wine Awards
 - Perth Wine Show
 - Sydney Royal Wine Show
 - UK International Wine and Spirit Challenge
 - Australian Inland Wine Show
 - Brisbane Wine Show
 - Cowra Wine Show
 - Rutherglen Wine Show Award
 - International Wine Challenge (IWC)
 - Here's another offbeat blend, in this case from the Italian-origin pinot gris and arneis varieties. Arneis is best known in the Piedmont area of north-west Italy and is now more extensively planted in Australian vineyards. Pinot gris is native to northern Italy. This aromatic white is green-tinted straw and has orange blossom scents and spicy gooseberry front-palate flavour. The middle palate features pear, apple peel and gunmetal characters and the finish has slatey acid. 4 stars. 
 - "'Like a dirty wet martini' as per the back label. A tasty little number for splashing about and not to be taken all that seriously. Good drinking. Pinot Grigio, Arneis and a splash of Vermentino all fermented together. Cut pear, green melon and honeysuckle lead the aromas with green apple in hot pursuit. More grip than your Dunlop Volleys, textural pear and quince rev things up through the mouth with a cheeky spice whipping up the tail on a clean and crisp finish." 89/100 
 - "A touch of Vermentino thrown into the mix, but not enough to make it to the front label. Light touches of nougat on the nose, some pear and lime with white frangipani. Pear mineral and some lightly salty/briny notes in there, which will make this work extremely well with seafood."
 - "This blend of two Italian varieties (with a touch of vermentino added to make it a fun trio) is crisp and clean and quite dangerously easy to drink. It's worth buying a dozen to have around the house just because. This is unoaked, vegan-friendly and terrific for just $12."
 - "Blended from Pinot Grigio, Arneis and a touch of Vermentino. Dry textural, briny, gentle aromatics, a little grip, crying out for some soft shell crab."
 - "This pinot grigio-arneis pours light gold, shows aromatic jasmine aromas and brings lifted gooseberry flavour to the front of the palate. Pear, mineral and mixed peel characters chime in on the middle palate and lemony acid refreshed at the finish."
 - "It’s lively with fruit and perfume but it feels dry, almost structure, through the finish. There’s almost a chalky/briney character to this but it’s effusive with honeysuckle and citrus blossom and pear. It drinks very nicely." - 89 points
Down The Lane Rosé Gris de Gris
- Down The Lane Rosé Gris De Gris 2017
 
 Paler than pale Rosé, textural & gluggable. Aromas of red apples and pears.
 
 Winemaker Notes
 
 Region
 
 Riverina
 
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 WINEMAKING
 
 Dry textural pale Rosé.
 
 WINE ANALYSIS
 
 ALC – 11.5%, pH – 3.55, TA - 4.5g/L
 
 CELLARING
 
 3 to 5 years in a good cellar.
 - China Wine and Spirits Awards
 - Rutherglen Wine Show
 - Australian Italian Varieties Wine Awards
 - Melbourne Wine Show
- Down The Lane Rosé Gris de Gris 2016
 
 Gluggable Rosé inspired by Gris de Gris style. Pale and delicious...
 
 Winemaker Notes
 
 Region
 
 Riverina
 
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 WINEMAKING
 
 WINE ANALYSIS
 
 Alc/Vol: 12.0%, pH:3.5, TA: 5.4 g/L
 
 CELLARING
 
 This wine will develop in the bottle over the next 3 to 5 years.
 - Mundus Vini
 - The Global Rose Masters
 - Australian Italian Varieties Wine Awards
 - UK International Wine and Spirit Challenge
 - "...This has 12 per cent alcohol, is pale copper in the glass and has jasmine aromas. Crisp pear flavour features on the front palate, the middle palate has nuances of red apple, strawberries and flint and mineral acid refreshes at the finish. It is widely available in bottle shops. Down the Lane has been introduced by the De Bortoli family wine company to showcase lesser-known varieties and wine styles from its Riverina, King Valley and Yarra Valley vineyards." - 4 stars
 - "Wow, this is incredible value. This fetchingly pretty rosé sits in the dry and savoury camp, and tastes like an adult version of watermelon juice."
 - "Names after the French term for making a white or Rose wine from red - and grey-coloured grapes, in this case Pinot Noir (black/red) and Pinot Grigio (grey). Turkish delight, red apples and pear, there's a textural quality on the tongue, reminiscent of nearly frozen cream; high slurpability factor on this."
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 - "This fun-loving rosé is a combination of mostly pinot gris with a dash of pinot noir juice lending some additional depth and colour. The resulting pale-coloured drop is brightly flavoured, finely chalky in texture, imbued with crisp cranberry and pomegranate freshness and finishes with a savoury spice character. The perfume is one of its biggest assets, resplendent with raspberry, strawberry and rosewater fragrances, it's wildly drinkable and superb value."
 - "This lip-smackingly good rose is an homage to Melbourne's fabulous Laneway culture... rosé shares some similarities with the Laneways of Melbourne. The two aren't well known, they are hidden delights mainly enjoyed by the cognoscenti and they both represent great value in terms of the experience. This is a dry rose, salmon in colour and with hints of strawberry and great acidity. The price is ridiculous."
 - "French for Dry Pinot Gris Rosé, a fantastic style of pale Rosé with its creamy texture, perfume, gentle acidity and temping drinkability. Just the ticket with some fish tacos."
 - "Bargain. This is excellent. Textural, perfumed, dry and more-ish. Turkish delight, red apples, pear and slatey-spice. A by-the-buckload style." - 90 points
Down The Lane Shiraz Tempranillo
- Down the Lane Shiraz Tempranillo 2017
 
 Reflective of the Heathcote terrior - the sweet, spicy and fruit driven Shiraz is rounded off by the savoury and rustic tannins from the Tempranillo, supported by carefully integrated oak.
 
 Winemaker Notes
 
 Region
 
 Heathcote
 
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 WINE ANALYSIS
 
 Alc: 14.0 %, pH: 3.48, TA: 6.1 g/L
 
 CELLARING
 
 Enjoy now or cellar for next 2-3 years.
 - Adelaide Wine Show
 - China Wine and Spirits Awards
 - Cowra Wine Show
 - Hobart Wine Show
 - Sydney Royal Wine Show
 - Cairns Show Wine Awards
 - International Wine & Spirit Competition
 - Melbourne Wine Show
 - National Wine Show
 - Perth Wine Show
 - Riverina Open Show
 - Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show
 - Rutherglen Wine Show
 - Royal Hobart Wine Show
 - International Wine Challenge Tranche 1
 - International Wine Challenge (IWC)
 - Unexpectedly rich and layered, with mouthfilling red and blue fruits suspended in a fine network of ripe, rounded tannins Frustrating not knowing its price. Rating: 93/100
- Down The Lane Shiraz Tempranillo 2016
 
 Inspired by the colourful laneways of Spain... bold, rich and fully charged.
 
 Winemaker Notes
 
 Region
 
 South Eastern Australia
 
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 WINE ANALYSIS
 
 Alc/Vol: 14.0% pH:3.56 TA: 6.0 g/L
 
 CELLARING
 
 Excellent to drink now or will give complexity with short term cellaring.
 - Riverina Wine Show
 - Melbourne Wine Show
- Down The Lane Shiraz Tempranillo 2015
 
 Inspired by the colourful laneways of Spain... bold, rich and fully charged.
 
 Winemaker Notes
 
 Region
 
 South Eastern Australia
 
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 WINE ANALYSIS
 
 Alc/Vol: 14.2%, pH: 3.58, TA: 6.1g/L
 
 CELLARING
 
 This wine is ready to enjoy now but has cellaring potential for up to 2-3 years.
 - Riverina Wine Show
 - UK International Wine and Spirit Challenge
 - Brisbane Wine Show
 - Sydney Royal Wine Show
 - "It's a tasty drop that is part of De Bortoli's Winter Warmers range and its spicy Shiraz and savoury Tempranillo fruit make it a very good accompaniment to tapas."
 - "Touch of the Spanish here in variety and direction. Oh, those little bars down the lane in Spain. Shiraz and Tempranillo make a super combination. It’s medium-bodied with a smooth seamless palate showing silky fine tannins and nice savoury, slightly raspberry cherry fruit flavours. Excellent with a range of Mediterranean dishes." - 90/100
 - "De Bortoli pulling on their hipster suit - and I like it... Think red fruits, charred meat and black pepper spice. Some sweetness lingers although the fruit is a little dilute. A warm rush courtesy of the spice rolls in late and clings on for a long finish." - 87 points
 - "Think red fruits, charred meat and black pepper spice. Some sweetness lingers although the fruit is a little dilute. A warm rush courtesy of the spice rolls in late and clings on for a long finish." - 87 points
 - "Tempranillo is often blended with Grenache in Spain, but here we ten to blend it with Shiraz. The two work so well together and this is no exception; there's a resiny quality about it, with vanilla cola characters, raspberry and spice. An interesting savoury finish too."
 - "A ripper blend of two grapes that's bold and sloshy, dark fruit character, and gussied up with a dusting of spice. It's a no-brainer with stews and pizza, and packs an impressive punch for this price"
 - "Spain's largest planted red grape variety goes great with Shiraz and makes a deep, brooding and spicy red wine. Pairs well with tapas and spicy chorizo."
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 - "Tempranillo is often blended with grenache in Spain and shiraz-tempranillo blends appear to have a bright future in Australia. This is fresh and tasty, with fleshy cherry cola, raspberry and spice flavours. It's structure is spot-on. It tastes best with a light chill, just like they do in Spain." - 90 Points
 - "Resiny, gummy vanillin characters add weight and texture to raspberried, black cherried fruit. It’s no great shakes but it feels and drinks well; it slips down easily, maintains decent shape, and has a general more-ishness. Most red wine drinkers would be happy guzzling/sipping at this."
Down the Lane Melot Durif Shiraz
- Down the Lane Merlot Durif Shiraz 2017
 
 A lovely lick of juicy Merlot in harmony with rich Durif and the spiciness of Shiraz.
 
 Winemaker Notes
 
 Region
 
 South Eastern Australia
 
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 WINE ANALYSIS
 
 Alc: 13.5%, pH:3.48, TA: 6.1g/L
 
 CELLARING
 
 Ready for enjoyment now or will give complexity with short term cellaring.
 - Cairns Show Wine Awards
 - Cowra Wine Show
 - Showing the diversity of the De Bortoli portfolio, this great-value, Down The Lane 2017 Merlot-Durif-Shiraz has 13.5% alcohol and shines bright garnet in the glass. It shows forest floor aromas, zingy cassis front-palate flavour and cherry, licorice and vanillin oak on the middle palate. Spearminty tannins play at the finish. 4 stars.

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