De Bortoli Wines were founded by Vittorio De Bortoli, an Italian settler keen to make a fresh start in the brave New World, but the cellar really hit the big time when his grandson, Darren, produced his famous dessert wine, Noble One. This went on to become the most awarded wine in Australian history, but as Aussie wine guru James Halliday notes, they offer "exceptional value for your money
- across the range". Verdelho has been planted in Australia for the last 200 years, but until recently was used exclusively for the sweet liqueur style wines found in Victoria. Now winemakers realise how good it can be as a crisp dry white. Try this one as a refreshing glass solo or as a tasty partner for fish pie, seafood risotto or a spicy stir-fry.