$35, Diam, 13.5%
Source: Retail
http://www.debortoli.com.au/our-wines/our-brands/agencies/riorret.html
Source: Retail
http://www.debortoli.com.au/our-wines/our-brands/agencies/riorret.html
Produced by Steve Webber and sourced from a vineyard in Merricks North on the Mornington Peninsula. Much is made of the natural, terroir driven style here (Riorret is terroir backwards) which is more than admirable for the price.
Ripe red fruit nose - cherries, raspberries and red plum - in a voluminous and inviting style. Palate follows with glacé cherries, raspberry and sappy acidity through the back. It's a bit light through the finish perhaps, but the bright ripeness makes for one more-ish and balanced wine. An utterly delightful wine, the bottle emptied at speed. Big recommendation from me. 17.6/92

2009/10 WCA Wine Journalism 'Young Gun; Wine Judge; Gourmet Traveller WINE and Breathe Hunter Valley magazine contributor; LattéLife & The Retiree columnist; National Liquor News tasting panellist and Chablis lover who fell into the liquor industry chiefly to buy cheap beer.
Ok, looks like I might have to grab a bottle AG. Not pairing it with chocolate though ;)
ReplyDeleteIs this De Bortoli's first venture into Mornington- Bill Downie involved? I am surprised that they've opted for a Diam closure.
ReplyDeleteCan't tell you much more about the Riorret back story but was also interested to see Diam too. Don't think Bill Downie is involved much with De Borts these days - plenty busy with his own project.
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