In typically De Bortoli fashion, over-delivers at its price point; it is a multi-vintage with components ageing on yeast lees in bottle for up to seven years and a small portion is taken through malolactic fermentation. Good mousse, and salmon pink colour; obvious care in selection of base wine, most from the Yarra; the strawberry fruit notes are, of course, pinot derived, backed up by citrussy acidity. 89 points & Halliday’s Top 100 Wines for 2009 – The Weekend Australian November 14-15, 2009

Youthful, nutty, yeasty nose with subtle strawberry notes which become more obvious on the refreshing palate. Winestate, Champagne & Sparkling Tasting, December 2008

A fresh and quite lively fizz with some subtle cherry and strawberry tones. It's slightly pink from the pinot influence. Nice clean crisp finish and value for money. Ray Jordan, Top 100, The West Australian

This colums has previously raised the value that can be found in Australian sparkling wines, and the Windy Peak is no exception. A fair guide is that fruit from one of Australia's most respected sparkling regions, the Yarra Valley, has been used in this wine. This is a multi-vintage blend, with its bronze colour and complexity reflecting some aged characters. Even so, it is both fresh and refreshing. Mike Burnett, Launceston Examiner

Complex and creamy with strawberry flavours, integrated biscuity characters and a crisp, clean finish. Kerry Skinner, Illawarra Mercury, November 2006

From De Bortoli's Victorian range comes a very good bubbly: delicate pink tinge (what the wine buffs used to call 'partridge eye'), hint of raspberry, lively flavours, creamy texture, crisp zingy finish. For the fun times.Good. Peter Forrestal, Quaff, January 2006

Smells of fresh strawberries with hints of quince. Nicely structured creamy palate developing complexity. Winestate, Style Tastings