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De Bortoli Shiraz-Viognier Yarra Valley 2005
Yarra Valley, Victoria, AustraliaMade with 4% viognier co-fermented with shiraz. Used 20% whole bunch, cold soak, part wild and part cultured yeast. Very smoky, spicy, black cherry, floral, barnyard, licorice root, boysenberry, minty, white pepper aromas. Round, ripe, elegant and supple with smooth tannins. Cherry, boysenberry, spicy, vanilla, peppery, minty, licorice, carrot top flavours. Nice elegance and length, only 20% new French oak. Ripe but tart fruit finish, a good food wine. Tasted: 13 September 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $33.99 | 750ml | speculatifve - Grady Wine Marketing |
Blend: Shiraz - ViognierCSPC: 872143UPC: 9300752081830
