De Bortoli Este Cuvee Sparkling

A blend of 80% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Noir, 4% Pinot Blanc and 2% Pinot Meunier. A fluffy white mousse subsides slowly to reveal a pale straw coloured base that’s threaded by a very fine and persistent bead. Baked bread, pear and yeast lees aromas fill the nostrils with some citrus and quince notes also evident. Fine and elegant the palate features pear and citrus fruits over quince like characters. Racy, chalk tinged feel with vivid acidity lending tension to the refreshing finish.
Alc. 12%

Other Reviews…..
A blend of mainly chardonnay (78%) with pinot noir/pinot blanc/pinot meunier. A multivintage blend with 6g/L dosage. Good complexity at this pricepoint with its gentle toastiness, a little citrus and marzipan. The palate is flavoursome and balanced, finishing nutty and dry.
92 Points
Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

Made with the three traditional grape varieties of Champagne but with some added Pinot Blanc, 60% of the base wine coming from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 vintages. Lemon curd, green apple, white flowers, sea spray, pastry and cream. Yummo. The bubbles are fine and silky, and the mouthfeel and fruit are resonant. I enjoyed it immensely by itself but also drank it with a very large amount of cheese. For only $28 you’re getting some very tasty sparkling wine here.
93 Points
Brendan Black – WinePilot.com