08.11.07
2000 De Bortoli GS Reserve Shiraz
Mature colour, garnet with a hint of bricking on the rim. Gorgeous nose of sweet black fruit, earth, tar, liquorice and smoke. Resolved with black cherries, smoke and asphalt - long finish. Balanced and refined. I have noted some bottle variation with this wine -but only one has drop below excellent. This is fantastic value at around £8 a bottle. What a house wine - would hold its own in good company. 93pts