Bin 1 Shiraz is very much the precocious youngster in the Best’s line-up, sitting in the shadows of the outstanding Thomson Family Shiraz and Bin 0 Shiraz. Critical response to the Bin 1 has been warm, rather than effusive, since it’s first release some time back. However, the 2010 release might just raise a few eyebrows, especially at the $25 per bottle pricetag.
2010 Best’s Bin 1 Shiraz captures the essence of Great Western Shiraz in the form of elegant forest berry fruit (yes, there’s that sweet and sour thing going on), liquorice, tar and just a hint of white pepper. It’s a sexy, seamless and refined wine, with a touch of floral lift, and sufficient tannin structure to justify cellaring for several years, perhaps longer. All in all, it is a lovely elegant Shiraz that glides over the tongue.
2010 BIN 1 SHIRAZ
Producer: Best’s
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2010
Region: Great Western, Victoria
ABV: 14.5%
Price: $25.00
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Date tasted: 5 February 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright crimson. Alluring nose of forest berry compote, cherries, liquorice and tar, star anise. Dry, medium bodied, very polished and elegant, characters much the same as the nose. There’s excellent fruit intensity here, as well as real refinement. Tannins are very fine and soft, and the acidity is well balanced. Should develop well over 5-7 years, perhaps longer.
Score: 17+/20
2010 Best’s Bin 1 Shiraz captures the essence of Great Western Shiraz in the form of elegant forest berry fruit (yes, there’s that sweet and sour thing going on), liquorice, tar and just a hint of white pepper. It’s a sexy, seamless and refined wine, with a touch of floral lift, and sufficient tannin structure to justify cellaring for several years, perhaps longer. All in all, it is a lovely elegant Shiraz that glides over the tongue.
2010 BIN 1 SHIRAZProducer: Best’s
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2010
Region: Great Western, Victoria
ABV: 14.5%
Price: $25.00
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Date tasted: 5 February 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright crimson. Alluring nose of forest berry compote, cherries, liquorice and tar, star anise. Dry, medium bodied, very polished and elegant, characters much the same as the nose. There’s excellent fruit intensity here, as well as real refinement. Tannins are very fine and soft, and the acidity is well balanced. Should develop well over 5-7 years, perhaps longer.
Score: 17+/20
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