De Bortoli, Reserve Release Syrah, Yarra Valley
De Bortoli · Victoria › Yarra Valley › Australia
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
91
/100
Reviews
5
professional
Vintages
No vintages
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Community Reviews
55
Reviews
90.6
Avg Score
93
Highest
Taster #1551
· Oct 16, 2021
93/100
Soft tannins, rich black fruits -but might need some time to open up.
2007 vintage
Taster #1056
· Sep 5, 2020
92/100
Quite a remarkable wine. Rich, with smoked meats Northern Rhone style. This is Australian but there is little in the way of new oak, no Am Oak vanilla. Yet it’s not obviously Yarra Valley either. Alcohol low, 13%, but glycerol mouthfeel and legs on the glass. Very enjoyable. Too easy to drink at dinner. From magnum. Diam cork.
2007 vintage
Taster #5208
· Jan 20, 2013
91/100
Purple with hints of brick red. It looks 8 years old. I'm not sure if this has stems included, but it smell like it - there was an almost offputting aroma (for me, anyway) of of stems/twigs/forest floor. There was also blackberries, dark cherry and spice on the nose. Black fruits in the mouth, backed up by a nice spiciness. Some anise ocaasionally poking through. Fine tannins. Good length. Pretty unique. Ready to go for me.
2005 vintage
Taster #3559
· Jul 15, 2012
90/100
- Garnet color. It's somewhat balanced with a full body. Round texture with a medium finish.
2007 vintage
Taster #8844
· Sep 22, 2005
87/100
3% viognier, 100% French oak, 35% new oak. Aromatic red berries early; simple but it works well. Straightforward palate; red fruits and zingy acid. Kinda simple but very effective
2005 vintage