Bilbul Road Reserve Traminer 2006

Traminer - related to the Gewurztraminer grape of Alsace - performs especially well in Australia where its hallmark spicy characters really come to the fore.

Bilbul is named after pioneer William Bull who settled in the Riverina in 1890s. He dug a 134 foot well which saved the region's population and livestock during extensive droughts at the end of the century.

This delicious wine is made by the De Bortoli family - prominent in Australian wine since 1928. De Bortoli was named 'Wine Company of the Year' by Winestate (Australia's Decanter magazine equivalent) in 2005, 2006 and again in 2007.

Made by senior winemaker John Coughlan from grapes picked in the cool of the night to preserve freshness. Pale gold with hallmark sweet spice and stone fruit flavours. Rich fresh melon flavours follow. Serve chilled with stir-fry chicken, prawns or pork.