The quality arm of the bustling De Bortoli group, run by Leanne De Bortoli and husband Stephen Webber, ex-Lindeman winemaker. The top label (De Bortoli), the second (Gulf Station) and the third label (Windy Peak) offer wines of consistently good quality and excellent value. James Halliday
Sourced from vineyards in Victoria, but always containing a significant proportion of southern Victorian material, including the Yarra Valley. Over the years has consistently out-performed far more expensive wines in wine shows and has always represented exceptionally good value for money. Some barrel-ferment and lees contact, together with the very clever use of American oak, are all contributors. Smart new packaging introduced since the 1997 vintage does the wine justice, making it appear far above its class. James Halliday
