Experience the Yarra Valley with the De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Shiraz 2018 Museum Release. With a medium body and purple edge, this shiraz boasts bright, aromatic notes of graphite, violets, and cloves. Its fine-grained texture and supple style make for an unforgettable taste sensation.
"Open-fermented, wild yeast, the fermentation finished and then matured in French oak. An elegant wine in every respect - fruit, oak use, tannin extraction. It caresses the mouth, the finish long." 96 Points - James Halliday, Halliday's Wine Companion, 21st June 2021
"Here, I suggest the 2018 De Bortoli The Estate Shiraz ($30). It's a Yarra Valley stalwart showcasing ripe black and red fruits, high aromatics, white pepper, kitchen spices and a whole world of potential." The Tasting Team, Halliday's Wine Companion, July 2020
The Estate Vineyard wines are elegant, handcrafted wines that reflect the unique characters of the De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate in Dixons Creek. Mature vines, minimal handling, thoughtful winemaking. Exceptional quality with a distinct sense of place. The Estate Vineyard takes the place of what was known as The Estate Grown.
Selected from Vineyard parcels grown on the Estate Vineyard at Dixon's Creek. Vineyards planted from 1971 to 1994.
Shiraz is one of the most compelling and grown up wines that the Yarra Valley produce. Most informed wine visitors taste the Syrah style and comment on their ethereal European style. Fruit driven, spice, graphite, gentle and textural.
2018 is one of the finest vintages of Syrah we have seen in recent years. Warm growing season, even ripening, excellent tannin development.
A combination of whole bunch and whole berry is tipped into open fermenters. Some foot plunging
at the beginning is followed by judicious extraction by turnover and plunging. 20 days of maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeast. Pressed, settled overnight and filled to barrel with gravity. Matured for 12 months in used 500L and 2300L Casks.
