Category: King Valley, Red Wine, White Wine, Yarra Valley
Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, White Wine
This month has seen a revamp of one of Australia’s value brands, De Bortoli’s Windy Peak. Not only has the label been revamped but the range now makes the most of regionality rather than plonking just the home state of ‘Victoria’ on the label. The new single label presents a bright, almost whimsical face on the shelf crammed with competitors that are fighting for attention.
Previous Windy Peak packaging
According to Leanne De Bortoli, this is a range of gluggable wines remaining true to her Grandfather’s goal. That being to enable anyone to have a good bottle of wine on the table whether they were a prince or a pauper. And with a price range of $13 – 15, they have certainly succeeded with providing an excellent quality/value proposition. There is even a Yarra Valley Pinot Noir that is quite remarkable for that price.
The launch event at the hot new Sydney restaurant ‘Chiswick’ was a great showcase for the range proving its foodability. Here are some tasting notes.
New look Windy Peak
Windy Peak Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 11 (King Valley & Yarra Valley) – pungent passionfruit with ripe stonefruit. A mouthfilling wine with pleasing length without overwhelming.
Windy Peak Pinot Gris 11 (King Valley) – pear & cashew with nuances of stonefruit. A refreshing juicy wine that sits lightly on the palate.
Windy Peak Chardonnay 11 (Yarra Valley) – lightly toasted coconut & pineapple. A creamy more-modern styled Chardie with a long length.
Windy Peak Pinot Noir 10 (Yarra Valley) – cherry, mushroom & toasted cinnamon spice. Hard to get a Pinot that offers much pleasure under $15 but this one is definitely worth a try.
Windy Peak Cabernet Merlot 10 (Yarra Valley) – spicy black plum with a medium body & generous fruit. A good quaffer with some sweet ripeness on the finish.
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