Okay, I'm going to preface this sort of review with the admission that I was finally over a nasty cold that hung on for a few weeks when I popped open one of my first bottles of wine in about two weeks and tried Delicato Shiraz 2003. Maybe that has something to do with my experience.

At first, I liked this wine, and yes, I was feeling very chipper that I wasn't sick any more. However, the next day, maybe my taste buds were still on the mend, or maybe it was the fact that it was open for about 24 hours before I tried it again, but I didn't like it as much. It tasted, well, like your usual cheap bottle (which at $5 it was of course...which is why I bought it in the first place), like the fruitiness was replaced by more of a tart taste. Again, maybe it was me, but here's the description from the Delicato web site about how this Shiraz is supposed to taste:

Our 2005 Delicato Family Shiraz remains true to its award-winning heritage with complex aromas of spice, blackberry, and red cherry. On the palate, this wine has a soft, supple mouthfeel with flavors of blueberries, spice, and oak nuances that lead into a lingering finish. This wine is perfect to serve with grilled meats, slightly spicy foods, or rich, ripe cheeses.