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De Bortoli Melba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

De Bortoli Melba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Cassis, Graphite, and Iconic Yarra Valley Cabernet Elegance

The 2022 De Bortoli "Melba Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon is an extraordinarily refined, structured, and aristocratic flagship red from the historic Dixons Creek estate in the Yarra Valley. Crafted as a tribute to opera legend Dame Nellie Melba, it unfurls with soaring aromas of ripe blackcurrant, dark plum, graphite, violet floral nuances, and fine French cedarwood. The palate is full-bodied yet remarkably poised, balancing concentrated dark fruit with fine-grained, architectural tannins and cool-climate freshness.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Architectural & Poised ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Fine-Grained, Structured & Silky ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh & Cool-Climate Driven ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Well-Integrated (Aged in fine French oak barriques to provide structure) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
James Suckling 95 pts
  • 93 Points - James Suckling: Earthy, polished and well built, with notes of red berries, earth and some bell peppers. Medium-bodied with powdery tannins. Fine-grained texture with plenty of fruit character. Driven and linear with a long, polished finish. Drink or hold.
  • The Historic Dixons Creek Terroir: Planted in 1971 at the De Bortoli estate in Dixons Creek, the Melba Vineyard features old, low-yielding vines grown on ancient clay soils over siltstone. The cool Yarra Valley climate allows Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen slowly, yielding exceptional aromatic complexity and fine tannin density.
  • Artisanal De Bortoli Craftsmanship: Hand-picked and vinified with traditional small-batch techniques, including extended skin contact and barrel maturation in fine French oak. Named in tribute to operatic icon Dame Nellie Melba, this wine represents the pinnacle of De Bortoli's cool-climate winemaking philosophy.

Highlights

  • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon harvested from old vines in the historic Melba Vineyard in Dixons Creek, Yarra Valley.
  • A radiant 2022 release offering rich cassis, graphite minerality, violet florals, and seamless French oak framing.
  • Crafted by De Bortoli Wines, possessing 15+ years of cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Deep garnet-red core with dark crimson reflections at the rim.
  • Nose: Fragrant and sophisticated. It opens with aromas of ripe cassis, black plum, and crushed blackberries, accompanied by notes of graphite, dried bay leaf, violet, and toasted cedarwood.
  • Palate: Dry, full-bodied, and beautifully poised. The entry delivers a concentrated wave of dark berry sap that glides across fine-grained, architectural tannins, supported by vibrant natural acidity and a long, persistent finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 16–18°C to allow its fine aromatics and structured palate to open fully.
  • Decanting: A 45-to-60 minute decant is recommended if enjoying young to let its tannins soften. Cellar-worthy through 2038+.
  • Western Pairing: Prime ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, slow-braised beef short ribs, or game meats.
  • Asian Pairing: Peking duck, Dongpo braised pork belly, Xinjiang cumin lamb, or wok-fried black pepper beef.

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