De Bortoli Estate Grown Yarra Valley Chardonnay
On one side, the mafia declare the modern trend in Yarra Valley chardonnay to be too lean and mean. On the other, De Bortoli winemaker Steve Webber celebrates the cool, classic 2011 vintage as defining the best chardonnays De Bortoli has ever made. Who to believe? The wine, of course. True to the season, this is a zesty, cool and restrained aperitif style of refreshing purity. A taut and honed palate rides on a cool season backbone of tense acidity. Grapefruit zest, fresh lemons, lemon blossom perfume and a hint of charcuterie lees complexity carry with outstanding persistence. Chablis, eat you heart out. $24 at Boccaccio and 1st Choice.
By Tyson Stelzer
04 Dec 2012
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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