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De Bortoli 2005 db Selection Petite Sirah (South Eastern Australia)
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- $9
Aromas are of intense, ripe blackberry fruit heavily dosed with vanilla. The palate deals much of the same, but dialed down a notch in intensity. Feel is smooth; 10,000 cases produced. Imported by De Bortoli Wines USA Inc.
— D.T.
(8/1/2006)
De Bortoli 2007 db Selection Petite Sirah (South Eastern Australia)
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- $10
This rather chunky, grapy wine is a good alternative to the ubiquitous Bogle Petite Sirah from California, its only real competition in the value Petite Sirah segment. The dark fruit notes turn slightly dusty on the finish, hinting at black olives. Pair it with burgers, chops or steaks. Drink now–2012.
— J.C.
(2/1/2009)
De Bortoli 2003 db Selection Petite Sirah (Big Rivers)
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- $8
value case
— D.T.
(11/15/2005)
De Bortoli 2008 db Selection Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia)
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- $9
De Bortoli's top releases from their Yarra Valley properties garner most of the press, but this solid Chardonnay delivers apple and citrus notes alongside hints of riper fruit, tinged with just a touch of vanilla. It's light and crisp, finishing on the tart side.
— J.C.
(11/1/2009)
De Bortoli 2008 db Selection Shiraz (South Eastern Australia)
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- $9
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?
— J.C.
(11/1/2009)
De Bortoli 2007 db Selection Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia)
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- $10
Full-bodied, soft in texture and loaded with peach and melon fruit, this is a tasty everyday Chard. Hints of custard and lime give it additional interest, while the finish ends on a citrusy (orange?) note. Drink now.
— J.C.
(11/1/2008)
De Bortoli 2006 db Selection Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia)
- $9
A bit angular and tart, but this is a suitable starter-type Chardonnay—crisp and clean, with a focus on citrus. There’s kiwi, lemon, kumquat and tangerine flavors, finishing briskly.
— J.C.
(6/1/2007)
De Bortoli 2008 db Selection Merlot (South Eastern Australia)
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- $9
This budget-priced Merlot takes fresh herbs and tart cherries, then wraps them in soft, silky tannins. Crisp on the finish.
— J.C.
(11/1/2009)
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