Denton View Hill Nebbiolo 2017

Description

“Denton View Hill, located in the Yarra Valley is an isolated hill in the middle of the Yarra Valley on the north side of the Yarra River. The vineyard lies over a granite ‘plug’ from the late Devonian Age (370 million years ago), sitting above the surrounding sandstones and siltstones of the Valley. The Denton wines and Shed Series are made by Luke Lambert, one of the leading winemakers in Victoria” – Imbibo wines

“The granite base is most unusual in the Yarra Valley, and together with the natural amphitheatre that the plug created, has consistently produced exceptional grapes.” – James Halliday. 5 Star winery Rating

Notes by Winemaker Luke Lambert: “The Nebbiolo block sits half way up the North Western slope, catching all available sunshine hours. The granitic sand over granite boulders and long, slow growing season provide a very special and unique terroir.

This unique micro-climate and soil profile contribute lots of bright, fresh red fruit, aniseed, red flower perfume, and fine tannin on an acid frame.

Destemmed, wild yeast fermented and held on skins for 20 days with frequent plunging and foot stomping. No temperature control. Pressed into tank then racked to French oak puncheon (20% new) prior to bottling without fining or filtration.

2017 is the best harvest I’ve seen in the Valley. It’s broken the trend of early/warm harvest and was wonderfully mild, long and slow. Means lots of perfume and high acidity. In my view it was the perfect season, a 10 out of 10.”

RRP $53  *Our Special Price when you buy 6 or more $49.99