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Manage Subscriptions2005 De Bortoli Shiraz Viognier
Shiraz Blend
- Australia
- Victoria
- Port Phillip
- Yarra Valley
Community Tasting Notes 10
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alex neubert wrote: 85 points
May 3, 2018 - Tart fruit (cherry), vegal (musty dirt), acidic, and a hint of minerality on the opening but after some time it opened up enough to be drinkable; however, the pepper, spices and luscious ripe fruits that would have expressed their essence years ago are gone. Sadly, this once delicious shiraz viognier is past its prime.
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kwattro wrote: 90 points
December 20, 2014 - Fresh cherry, blueberry, cinnamon and darck chocolatte. Medium body, and a short burst of soft but dry tannin follow by sour cherry and hints saw dust.
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J2K wrote:
August 26, 2012 - Big smooth overripe fruit. Dark fruit, low acidity, inky finish, with band-aid nose and flavors, stinging alcohol on the finish. Oh wait, after 2 hours it is starting to shine, much more balanced and pure with a longer finish, but still big.
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adehoop wrote: 88 points
July 23, 2012 - Pleasantly surprised. Nice deep garnet color. Violets, blackberry, blueberry, cassis on the nose with some pepper and leather notes from the Shiraz. It opens up with some airing and I actually drank this over three days, it was best on day two-three (for me). Nice black fruit and dark cherries for me on the pallet, toasty oak coming through but well balanced. A little acidity and soft tannins with a med to long finish, overall a medium bodied wine that is not over the top and is great to sip with food. My only issue was that the alcohol did come through on the finish, a tad hot. But solid wine nevertheless
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kmklee wrote: 86 points
August 8, 2010 - Day 1
Oaky, barnyard nose with little floral aroma. Heavily extracted on palate and strong oak At the end.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/22/2007 (link)(De Bortoli, Shiraz/Viognier Yarra Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer De Bortoli
- Varietal Shiraz Blend
- Designation Shiraz Viognier
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region Victoria
- SubRegion Port Phillip
- Appellation Yarra Valley
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- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 41 (39%)
- Consumed 64 (61%)
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- CountryAustralia
- RegionVictoria
- AppellationYarra Valley
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