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2005 De Bortoli Shiraz Viognier

Shiraz Blend

  • Australia
  • Victoria
  • Port Phillip
  • Yarra Valley
Drink between 2008 - 2015 (Edit)
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Community Tasting Notes 10

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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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JancisRobinson.com

  • By Jancis Robinson, MW
    10/22/2007 (link)

    (De Bortoli, Shiraz/Viognier Yarra Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.

Vinous

  • By Josh Raynolds
    September/October 2007, IWC Issue #134 (link)

    (De Bortoli Wines Shiraz/Viognier Estate Grown Yarra Valley) Subscribe to see review text.

Halliday Wine Companion

  • By James Halliday
    2/22/2007 (link)

    (De Bortoli (Victoria) Estate Grown Yarra Valley Shiraz Viognier) Subscribe to see review text.

The WINEFRONT

  • By Campbell Mattinson
    1/22/2007 (link)

    (De Bortoli Estate Grown Shiraz Viognier) Subscribe to see review text.

  • By Gary Walsh
    1/9/2007 (link)

    (De Bortoli Estate Grown Shiraz Viognier) Subscribe to see review text.

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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  • In Cellars 41 (39%)
  • Consumed 64 (61%)

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