Fresh and inviting, with pure red currant and cherry notes at the core, gliding smoothly into a long and expressive finish. Hints at white chocolate and white pepper flavors as the finish lingers against modest tannins. Drink now through 2020. 2,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Victoria / Heathcote Select to Add

The 2007 Windy Peak Shiraz is deep garnet colored with subtle to moderate aromas of blackberry, warm plum, spice box and pepper with a whiff of tar. Light tannins, crisp acidity and good concentration linger through the medium to long finish. Drink this now to 2014. Windy Peak is the name of De Bortoli’s entry level Victoria range, often offering solid, well-made wines of impressive volumes at very good value.Importer: De Bortoli Wines USA Inc.; tel. + 1 201 714 9700; www.debortoli.com.au