Media Release, September 2025
Pinot Noir is one of the most expressive and transparent grape varieties on the planet. As it is highly sensitive to small variations in growing conditions, optimal site selection is critical. In the ‘cool climate’ of the Yarra Valley, the variety thrives, producing charming, fragrant, and opulent Pinot Noir.
James Halliday once described the Yarra Valley perfectly: “It is a place of extreme beauty, of constantly changing light, of colour and mood. It offers landscapes on a heroic scale with the same profligacy as it offers intimate vistas. Once you have seen it, you cannot help but love it.”
Cool night-time temperatures and a mild growing season provide ideal conditions for Pinot Noir, producing wines that are elegant, vibrant, and distinctly regional. Gentle and considered handling of the fruit gives both depth and freshness. Sourced from premium De Bortoli Yarra Valley estate vineyards, this Cool Climate Pinot Noir is an outstanding lighter-framed red with lifted aromas of red and dark fruits, supple, fine, and textured.
The Yarra Valley was the birthplace of Victoria’s wine industry in the 1800s and remains at the forefront of Australian Pinot Noir. As one of the leading producers in the region, De Bortoli continues to demonstrate why the Yarra Valley is celebrated worldwide for its premium cool-climate wines.
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2024
Region: Yarra Valley
Winemaker: Kate Webber and Jai Harrop
Vineyard: Sourced from several De Bortoli Yarra Valley estates. A mixture of traditional and newer clones of Pinot Noir.
Tasting Note: A medium red with vibrant brightness. Soulful, ethereal, aromatic red and dark fruit aromas. Graceful flavours, gentle and plump, fine tannin, spice, lovely texture.
Winemaking Fermented in both vats and open fermenters. Some whole bunches included in the ferments to help give some aromatic lift. Gentle extraction, patience in new and used casks, thoughtful winemaking.
Wine Analysis: Alc 13.5%, pH 3.50, TA 6.1g/L
Food Pairing: Charcoal grilled spiced lamb rack
RRP: $25.00
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Media Contact: Kruti Shetty
kruti_shetty@debortoli.com.au
About De Bortoli
De Bortoli Wines is a family wine company established in 1928, and today is under the custodianship of the third generation, Darren, Leanne, Kevin and Victor De Bortoli. Theirs is a story of a hardworking and innovative family who considered good wine, good food and good friends to be part of everyday life. De Bortoli's philosophy is that great wine begins in the vineyard and should reflect the region where the grapes that made it are grown. For further information: debortoli.com.au.
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