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dB Selection Shiraz (2008)

UK
Try De Bortoli Selection Shiraz 2008 with vibrant, purple and fresh berry and briar fruit and a whiff of pepper.

Laurence McCoy, Birmingham Mail, January 2010


"Spicy Australian red wine with rich aromas, Plums and red berries on the palate and a hint of pepper. Would work well with lamb or pasta. Best Buy."

Roy Woodcock, Hull Daily Mail (UK), November 2009


85 points
"Admirably complex for such an inexpensive Shiraz, with smoky, tarry elements, espresso and raspberry all present, finishing on a tart note. The downside is its lack of textural richness, but what do you expect for nine bills?"

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Enthusiast (USA), November 2009


Silver Medal
2009 MUNDUSvini International Wine Awards

Region
Australia

Appearance
Deep red with purple hues

Bouquet
Combination of pepper/spice/plum fruit with chocolate/toasty oak

Palate
Full bodied, expressing rich mid palate fruit and spice with generous length of flavour

Vintage Conditions
Warmer than usual January nights lead to some varieties reaching maturity earlier than previous years. late ‘07 rains &  showers in January ensured vines in good health.  A cooler February than usual allowed for good fruit development and varietal expression.

Winemaking
Vineyards were selected on flavour profile, fresh berry and plum identified as suitable characteristics. Average of 7 days on skins
with fermentation temperatures ranging 22.0ºC-25.0ºC.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 14.0 %   pH : 3.6    TA : 6.6 g/L

Cellaring
Made for current enjoyment

Suggested Cuisine
Enjoy with meat, veal or pasta dishes

General Characteristics
Dry  Full Bodied


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