2021 De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Shiraz

A savoury Shiraz that shows plenty of smoke, spice and pepper.

Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Spicy dark plum and liquorice scents intermix with smoked meat, dried herb, black olive and peppered earth notes. Juicy red to dark plum and liquorice fruits meld into a spicy dried clove, earthy black olive and peppered meat back drop. Grainy tannin structure with a savoury finish that shows plenty of smoke, spice and pepper.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews…..
Whole bunches (20%) and matured in French puncheons. A medium crimson ruby. A little reduction that blows off quickly, revealing a nice mix of red and black fruits, black pepper and dried herbs. The palate is both compact and flavourful with sinewy, balanced tannins and bright acidity keeping you coming back for another sip. Like a lot of De Bortoli’s Yarra Valley wines, the fact that it's so well priced won’t go unnoticed.
93 Points
Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion