Generosity of fruit weight, combined with balanced, chewy tannins. What makes this wine stand out in the crowd is its ability to communicate a sense of place through its ethereal, complex and provocative earthy notes.

On the nose we are struck by the typical dark fruits that drinkers of this wine have come to love and expect. Plums, mulberries, fresh soil and more developed peaty like notes are all apparent, with an underlying lick of exotic Indian spice. But, it is the irony, stone like character that gives away the vintage.
An abundance of fresh fruits on the palate marry well with the more complex characters of quince paste, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise and earthy beetroot. Driving the core of the wine is that vintage trademark in the form of graphite and wet stone. This wine, while appearing open and generous already, will continue to age well thanks to the lively line of acidity and the abundance of fine gritty tannins.

The De Bortoli DB Winemaker's Selection Chardonnay is known for its exceptional balance and structure, showcasing ripe peach and melon notes with a hint of oak. It's a medium-bodied wine with a fresh and softening finish, often described as a tight, balanced, and fresh expression of Chardonnay. The wine is crafted by De Bortoli's senior winemakers.

Lifted nose of white peach with soft almond oak characters adding complexity. A medium bodied wine showing citrus fruit and floral flavours, finishing with a creamy nutty texture.