Top 5 Dominique Portet Winery You Must Try in 2021 A family whose winemaking history dates back to the 1700s must have sustained in the business because of their quality produce and ethics. Carrying this long and remarkable legacy of winemaking, Dominique Portet established his own winery brand in 2000 with his own name. His introduction to wines happened at the world’s most illustrious wine properties - Château Lafite-Rothschild where his father served as vineyard & winery manager. He studied at the Montpellier University of Oenology and served as a wine-buying adviser. This passion and interest made him a pioneer of the renaissance of Australia’s cool-climate wine industry, founding renowned sparkling wine house Taltarni in the Pyrenees and Clover Hill in Tasmania. The new journey started in the Yarra Valley with this eponymous winery. At present, Dominique Portet winery is taken care of by the tenth-generation winemaker of the family, Ben Portet who heads the winemaking team. Utilising his wisdom and learnings that began with four vintages at the renowned Adelaide University finishing school of Brian Croser and Con Moshos at Petaluma in the Adelaide Hills, Ben is adding his “new world" experiences to this old legacy. The brand label speaks of a close bond between families, generations and continents which is quite visible in their wines. Let’s have a look at some of their wonderful wines.
Dominique Portet Fontaine Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Yarra Valley This bright, pure fruited Cabernet Sauvignon is tightly knit with generosity, concentration and a red fruit spectrum. You can think of raspberries, cherries, plum with some darker brooding, brambly structure coming through on the palate. Balancing the fruit are mineral notes like graphite/ pencil shavings, refreshing acidity and tannins that are long and silky. The blend of varietals takes it from great to exquisite, ‘seasoning’ the wine with an extra layer of flavour, character and texture. All of these culminates in a wine that is elegant, refined and will cellar impeccably.
Dominique Portet Brut Rose LD NV Yarra Valley - Made with hand-picked grapes, this rosé is an exciting blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier. On the nose, it exudes fresh red fruit aromas. These fragrances are mirrored on the palate, eventually culminating in a harmonious finish. You may enjoy this elegant wine with smoked salmon, shellfish, or fruit-based dessert.
Dominique Portet Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Yarra Valley - This wine is layered and alluring on the nose revealing beautiful vibrancy and bright fresh fruit with a red cherry. The underlying notes of dark berries, zesty black currant and plum provide a lush intensity that is fragrant and delicate. These are further complemented by savoury notes of cedar, liquorice and tobacco. The superfine, chalky tannins offer texture and body suggests this highly aromatic, elegant wine has decades ahead of it, despite the warm vintage.
Dominique Portet Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Yarra Valley - When poured in a glass, this medium-yellow coloured wine flaunts lime zest, white stone fruits, white blossom, honeycomb and dry grass aromas. All these fragrances are mirrored on a light palate with creamy flavours. The limey acidity further complements the drink providing stone fruit, citrus and wet stones characters, that eventually culminate in a balanced finish. Relish this lovely wine with oysters, fried chicken or grilled shrimp.
Dominique Portet Fontaine Chardonnay 2020 Yarra Valley - This easydrinking Chardonnay displays a pale straw green colour. A swirl of the glass flaunts lemon peel, flint and white stone fruit aromas along with gentle creaminess. These fragrances are mirrored on the palate, eventually culminating in a light and mouthwatering finish. Savour this refreshing and classy wine with light salads or seafood.
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