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De Bortoli Gulf Station Pinot Noir 2008

  • Region Yarra Valley, Vic
  • Type Red
  • Size 750ml
  • Alcohol 13.5%
De Bortoli Gulf Station Pinot Noir 2008
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Winemaker Steve Webber is carving out a super reputation for his Pinot Noirs. This is a Pinot for grown-ups, at a price point for beginners. Expect supurb balance and poise and gorgeous cherry aromas, backed up with some lovely cinnamon spice and a luscious finish. - JL
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94points
James Halliday
 says:

The grapes are handpicked and destemmed, preserving whole berries; some whole bunches are included, and the must is cold-soaked pre-fermentation. A serious pinot at this price, aromatic and spicy, with excellent texture and structure; the flavours halfway between plum and cherry, with a savoury finish, and subtle oak.


90points
Chris Plummer
 says:

To complement their 2008 Windy Peak Pinot Noir (88pts), which stands virtually unopposed as Australia's best $10 pinot, De Bortoli also released a delicious Gulf Station Pinot Noir from 2008, which might just be Australia's best $20 pinot. Laden with perfumed aromas of cherries, forest fruits and cinnamon, its fruit forward and sweet vanilla oak scented nose precedes a genuinely varietal palate framed by sour edged acidity. Its supple cherry and sour plum flavours develop into a lightly spiced finish, accompanied by undertones of clove-like oak residing beneath a soft wave of prickly tannin. Give this an hour in the decanter and you'll have one of the best $15 pinots you could fathom. Let's just say I can't wait for the release of De Bortoli's premier 2008 pinots. Drink to 2012.


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