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Dominique Portet was established following 10 consecutive generations of winemaking in the Portet family, stretching back to the 18th century. Dominique went to start his own dream and established Taltarni in 1976 then later Clover Hill In north-east Tasmania. Dominique Portet is now one of the Yarra Valley's leading wineries, with their 'Fontaine' range of wines consistently delivering high quality at very reasonable prices.
The 2021 Dominique Portet Fontaine Cabernets is another soft and medium-bodied Yarra Valley red made up of 55% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec. This offers plenty of plum and berry fruit flavours supported by lively fresh acidity and restrained oak. A lovely drinking red ideal for enjoying in the short to medium term, this is a relative bargain at this price.
"92 Points. A blend of 55/32/9/4% merlot/cabernet sauvignon/petit verdot/malbec. Fermented in large oak foudres, matured in French oak (15% new) for 12 months. A light, bright crimson red. This is a Fontaine Cabernets for pinot lovers with its gentle scents of red fruits, a touch of violet and some cedar that leads onto the light- to medium-bodied and very supple palate. A delicious everyday drinking wine. 13.5% alc. Screwcap. Drink: 2022 - 2027"- Philip Rich, winecompanion.com.au.
