DEEN DE BORTOLI - PETIT VERDOT

Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $11
Producer: De Bortoli
Region & Country: Bilbul, Australia
Grape Variety: Vat 4, Petit Verdot
Recommended By: N/A

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 11/10/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 12/29/2007

Appearance: Very dark burgundy
Nose: Raspberry aroma; oak spice scent
Taste: Hot, slightly bitter and acidic
Finish: Lingers...and not in a good way.
Overall Impression: I was not very impressed, but others that have tried it definitely liked it. I probably should have let it breathe more.

Overall Rating: 71/100
Overall Value: *.5 / 5 Stars