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dB Selection

2005 South Eastern Australia Cabernet Merlot

The De Bortoli Db dB Selection is a captivating red wine that beautifully showcases the blend of Cabernet and Merlot grapes. Hailing from the renowned South Eastern Australia region, this 2005 vintage offers a delightful balance of flavors and structure. Its body is robust and full, providing a rich mouthfeel that envelops the palate. The acidity is bright and lively, bringing freshness to the wine that enhances its overall character. With medium fruit intensity, it presents enticing notes of dark berries, plum, and subtle hints of spice, making it a pleasure to savor. The tannins are firm yet approachable, lending a lovely structure to the wine's profile. This Cabernet Merlot is dry, allowing the complexity of its flavors to shine through, making it an excellent companion for hearty meals or simply enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


South Eastern Australia
South Eastern Australia

Covering the entire southeastern third of the country, the South Eastern Australia designation is a vast area (over 1,200 miles long and encompassing the regions of South Australia, New South Wales and Tasmania). Many of Australia's best wines are made here. From the stunning Shiraz produced around Adelaide to the luscious Sémillons of the Hunter Valley, and from the fragrant Pinot Noirs of Tasmania to the lush Chardonnay of Riverina, nearly every grape variety and wine style flourishes in South Eastern Australia, basking in the sun-kissed Mediterranean climate and rich, varied soils.

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