De Bortoli Wines in the Hunter Valley is a welcoming slice of family winemaking heritage set amidst 34 hectares of vineyards near Pokolbin. Established in 2002 with the purchase of the former Wilderness Estate, the property includes mature Semillon vines over 40 years old and offers an authentic, terroir‑driven wine experience.
Guests can explore a stone‑fronted cellar door open daily, where cellar door hosts guide tastings of wines from across the De Bortoli estates—including Hunter Valley single‑vineyard Chardonnay, Shiraz, Rosé, and the iconic Noble One and premium fortified offerings—all perfectly paired with a selection of complementary food.
The colour is pale straw with green hues. On the nose the wine has hints of white flowers, citrus lift with some subtle dry herb and hazelnut aromas. The palate has a citrus line, is rich and textural, and finishes with a focused drive. The barrel fermented component of the wine adds complexity, warmth and provides spice and hazelnut on the finish.
The colour is pale straw. Inviting aromas of minerals, pears, citrus, with subtle almond notes on the nose. This savoury wine has delicate flavours of pears, almonds, and grapefruit, with freshness and bright citrus notes. The palate is textural and savoury, with a delicate balance of acidity and fruit weight on the finish.
Pale straw in colour. Aromas of white peach, nectarines with some floral undertones. The palate is fresh and full with more strong stone fruit flavours.
Vibrant crimson red in colour with engaging aromas of red fruits and white pepper. The lingering palate of copious red fruits and blackberry flavours that results in a rich and flavoursome wine complimented with refined tannins that provide a lovely structure to this medium bodied wine.
