Vibrant crimson in colour. Lifted plum, blueberry, cinnamon and earthy aromas with hints of leather and cedar complimented by subtle oak influence. The palate features an abundance of varietal fruit flavours with length, weight, integrated fine tannins and a round lip-smacking finish. A tremendous food wine.

Fruit is sourced from our original Estate vineyard combined with complimentary parcels from select growers. Harvest occurs when fruit reaches 13.0ºC to 13.5ºC baumé to maximise flavour, richness, softness and drinkability. A combination of techniques are employed to produce a final blend that exuded complexity and balance. These include cold soaking prior to fermentation as well as warmer fermentation temperatures (30ºC-32ºC).

This is a great example of a premium Cabernet Sauvignon. John Crook, Daily Liberal, August 2009

De Bortoli produces terrific wines but the Yarra Valley vineyard is one of the jewels in its crown, courtesy of great fruit resources and an exemplary winemaking team. This is a lovely cool-climate cabernet, medium bodied, supple and very drinkable with lifted plum and blackberry fruit notes on the nose that flow through to the palate, nicely integrated oak and smooth tannins. Drink with winter casseroles. Kerry Skinner, Illawarra Mercury, June 2009

It’s a curranty, slippery, medium-weight wine with quite a bit of charm - indeed I served this (blind) to some wine-loving folks (in among some more expensive wines), and they commented on how enjoyable it was. It’s the wine’s drinkability that is the thing: it’s not majorly intense but it’s verietal and ripe and it gives your tongue some tannin to hold on to. Nice wine - given another 6 months in bottle it could well rate higher. Rated : 89 Points Alcohol : 13% Price : $18 Closure : Screwcap Drink : 2009 - 2012 Campbell Mattinson; The Wine Front