De Bortoli has released its latest ‘DB Winemaker Selection’, an assortment of four of the winemaker’s favourite wines, with an elegant new black and gold label to match.
Like most of us Julie Mortlock, Senior Executive Winemaker at DeBortoli, loves nothing more than enjoying good wine with good friends over a meal.
Unlike many though, Mortlock knows a thing or two about how to make the ideal wine for these occasions – after all she’s had over 25 years’ experience working for one of Australia’s leading family owned wineries.
Mortlock, along with John, Joel and Roberto, other members of the De Bortoli Bilbul Estate winemaking team at the family’s home in the NSW Riverina, have come up with their favourite drops that they can’t wait for others to taste under the label ‘DB Winemaker Selection’.
“De Bortoli Wines has launched this new range to provide customers with the best selection of everyday wines as recommended by the family-owned winery’s winemakers,” a spokesperson from the company notes.
“We love the DB Winemaker Selection wines as it embodies the De Bortoli family’s unofficial motto of ‘good food, good wine and good friends’, offering four popular varietals selected for their quality and exceptional balance with an elegant, classic yet contemporary look and comes with a very attractive price tag.
“With people looking for quality at an affordable price, we think this range will be very well received by customers.”
Mortlock adds: “These easy drinking go to wines are perfect for unwinding at the end of the day – they just beg to be shared.”
The selection includes:
DB Winemaker Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Straw with green hues. Aromas of passionfruit and green apples. Soft and round with tropical fruits and just enough acidity to keep the palate fresh and crunchy.
DB Winemaker Selection Chardonnay 2016
Pale straw in colour. Lifted peach notes, with soft biscuit oak characters adding complexity. Fresh citrus, white nectarine and soft stone fruits deliver a Chardonnay that is clean, fresh and balanced.
DB Winemaker Selection Shiraz 2016
Deep garnet with vibrant red hue. Bursting with red compote berries, underlying peppery notes and a complimenting spicy oak. A full palate of rich fruit, mocha and a lingering touch of black pepper.
DB Winemaker Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Deep burgundy with cherry red hues. Fragrant lift of cherries, blackberries and an underlying herbaceous note. Aromas carry through onto the palate with the cherry and black fruits being enhanced by the subtle minty notes. The vanilla undertones coupled with the ripe tannins give this wine depth and length of flavour.
All wines have an RRP of $10.99
We enjoyed the Cabernet Sauvignon to spice up a Monday night @debortoliwines
