Deen Vat 4 Petit Verdot (2007)

"Dense blackberry flavours. Seductive, velvety texture."

Peter Forrestal, Sunday Times, October 2009

Shortlisted
"The Deen Vat 4 shows how well De Bortoli handle robust reds like durif and petit verdot in the Riverina. The combination of deep, rich flavours and lively, fleshy texture is irresistible."

Peter Forrestal, Quaff 2010, October 2009

88 points
"Great colour and an abundance of juicy red fruits; quite toasty on the finish; a fun, easy-drinking barbecue wine."

James Halliday’s Wine Companion 2010, September 2009

"Hailing from the NSW Riverina, this wine honours the winery's founder and is, like the man, 'honest and down to earth'. Purple in hue with blackcurrant aromas and a 'palate that oozes fruit and chocolate."

Peter Bourne, The Sydney Magazine, July 2009

88 Points
"Bright, focused and appealing for its juicy boysenberry and floral aromas and flavors, pushing past a layer of fine tannins to echo on the finish. Best from 2010 through 2015."

Wine Spectator (USA), June 2009

"...I'll be drinking De Bortoli Deen Vat 4 Petit Verdot 2007. It's exactly 14 per cent and so smooth, I can't keep my hands off it. A real red at a real hot price - it could be the year's best bargain."

Campbell Mattison, June 2009

"Dense, youthful colour and inky mulberry aromas. Medium-weight palate but has excellent flavour intensity, good acid level and soft tannins. A balanced and enjoyable drinking style."

Winestate, Merlot and Bordeaux Varietals Tasting, June 2009

Campbell Mattinson and Gary Walsh, The Big Red Wine Book 2009/10, June 2009

87 points
“The 2007 Petit Verdot Vat 4 is purple-colored with layered black fruits, excellent grip, and a long, powerful finish.”

Dr Jay Miller, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (USA), September 2008

87 points
"Peppery, earthy, mineral, floral, black berry, smoky saddle leather aromas. Dry, fresh, round, slightly tannic palate. Black cherry, iodine, smoky, vanilla, tea, earthy, floral flavours. A bit rustic and tart on the finish but good solid food wine."

Anthony Gismondi, www.gismondionwine.com (Canada), September 2008