- Winery: Denton Wine
- Wine Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
- Variety: Nebbiolo
- Vintage: 2021
- Price: $60
- Find it: From the winery direct and select retailers
- Alcohol content: 14.5%
- You’ll like this if: You’re after a good food red
- Body: Medium
- Mouthfeel: Textured
- Taste: Refreshing, bright, balanced
- Flavours: Cherry, plum, spice
- Enjoy it with: A nice meal
- Food pairings: Slow cooked lamb, BBQ, ragu
Wine review: Denton Wine Nebbiolo 2021
I’ve been enjoying sampling some of the range from Denton Wine, and I was excited to try their Nebbiolo. And excitement is exactly the right emotion, because the Denton Wine Nebbiolo 2021 really delivered! Bright medium garnet in the glass, it opens with a beautiful aroma of cherries and red plum, woven together with a floral note, a hint of tobacco, and a lift of orange. These aromas draw you in long before the first sip.
On the palate, the Denton Wine Nebbiolo 2021 really shines. Although looking at the alcohol content I was anticipating quite a heavy hitter, this wine drinks more medium-bodied. The flavours are persistent, and it has a lovely texture alongside nicely integrated tannins and a lovely spice that balances out the fruit. The finish is long, savoury, and wonderfully composed. This wine is a perfect pair for food, think slow-cooked lamb, grilled meats, or a classic beef ragu. A glass of this, a nice meal, and some good company, what more could you want?
About Denton Wine
Perched on a landscape shaped by the push and pull of weather and geology, Denton Wine is a place that rewards patience, persistence, and a good sense of humour. Since the Denton family planted their first vines in 1997, the hill has been home to a vision that stretches far beyond its slopes—a legacy of care, curiosity, and commitment. In 2024, the Bishop family quietly stepped in to continue that work, bringing with them a calm, deliberate approach and an even broader vision for the future. Scott Bishop and his family of six (plus two dogs) call View Hill home, supported by Kirilly Gordon in the winery and Julian Parrott in the vineyard, a small, slightly crew driven by a very long to-do list and a shared love for the craft.
At Denton Wine, making wine is an exercise in translation: helping the vineyard find its voice through restraint, patience, and a deep respect for the site. Every decision—from picking to pressing, guiding to standing back—is grounded in trust: in the vineyard, the season, and each other. It’s a methodical, site-driven approach where discipline and intention create wines that are quietly powerful, expressive, and entirely of their place.
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Note: This wine was sent as a sample. I was under no obligation to post about it.