4 thoughts on “De Bortoli Gulf Station Shiraz Viognier 2006

  1. Just tasting this now in and amongst some shiraz under $20 for an article. I like it. Meaty, peppery with sweet red fruits to smell but much drier on the palate. Lot of value here for under $20.
    GW

  2. It’s a very tasty wine indeed, and excellent value. You’re right that the sweetness on the nose translates to a much drier, more savoury palate. Did you also find the fruit was a bit “soft focus”?

    They’re not really in the mainstream “Aussie Shiraz” style, but I do like these medium bodied expressions of the grape, almost Pinot-like in their intensity and lightness of foot. They make one think O’Shea was onto a good thing with his Pinot/Shiraz blends.

  3. No. I thought it had good cut and style.
    Mine (and Campbells) wine is out soon (April) – 2006 Mountain X Shiraz Pinot from the Hunter. Quite proud of it. First of a line of Shiraz Pinot blends. 2007 another Hunter and 2008 will see a Yarra added (made by Franco of Hoddles).
    GW

  4. Perhaps it was the bottle — I noticed a bit of variation in the 2005 version too.

    I didn’t know you were producing a wine, how exciting! And a Shiraz Pinot blend too. Do let me know how to procure a bottle when the time comes.

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