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De Bortoli Wines - Yarra Valley Gulf Station Pinot Noir 2012 Wine Review

De Bortoli Wines - Yarra Valley Gulf Station Pinot Noir 2012

De Bortoli Wines - Yarra Valley Gulf Station Pinot Noir 2012

Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: De Bortoli Wines

Agent: Dionysus Wines & Spirits Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Terrific! A gorgeous, silky pinot noir with layers of fleshy black cherries and a satin-rich texture. The grapes for this wine come from the Brookland Vineyard and provide great balance of fruit ripeness and some zingy acidity. Try this vibrant red wine with cheese pizza.

Pinot Noir food pairings: chicken, pasta, planked salmon, braised lamb, roast beef, rosemary pork tenderloin.

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This De Bortoli Wines - Yarra Valley Gulf Station Pinot Noir 2012 was reviewed on May 24, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

A yummy-delicious bright Pinot Noir from Australia's Yarra Valley.
Aromatic sour cherry and mocha, leading to more cherry, mocha, earth and vanilla on the palate. Lively acidity and long finish, starts with cherry and melts into long mocha echos.

Grab a few bottles now for you Thanksgiving turkey or duck, sure to be a hit!
13% lcbo# 15511 Terrific value at $19.95.
Les Kovacs rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Yes this was terrific. Cherry and a bit earthy. We both enjoyed it.
The 2012 vintage was spectacular for Australia. This full-bodied red wine shows that intensity in the glass. - Community Wine reviews

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