2011 was a much derided vintage in southern Australia. So derided was 2011 that many wrote it off completely before the wines had completed fermenting let alone bottled. 2011 was certainly a vintage of challenges. However, it produced exceptional fruit for sparkling wines. The best Chardonnays of 2011 are outstanding with great drive
At Best’s in Great Western, Viv Thomson and team took the decision not to make the super-premium Thomson’s Family Shiraz or the Bin 0 Shiraz. A strict selection was made, with all of the fruit being designated for Best’s Bin 1 Shiraz. So good was the wine that it picked up the Jimmy Watson Trophy, not bad for a $30 wine!
Several years on and Best’s Bin 1 Shiraz 2011 is drinking superbly, but with time up its sleeve. With notes of black pepper and game, there is an Australia meets the Rhone character to this delicious Shiraz.
2011 BEST’S BIN 1 SHIRAZ
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Region: Screw cap
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 26 January 2018
Tasting Note:
Bright plum red. Alluring nose of freshly cracked black pepper, confit cherries and hung game. Medium bodied, fine and well composed. Sweet black fruits interwoven with pepper, hints of charcuterie starting to emerge. Delicious – lives up to its billing.
Score: 17.5/20
At Best’s in Great Western, Viv Thomson and team took the decision not to make the super-premium Thomson’s Family Shiraz or the Bin 0 Shiraz. A strict selection was made, with all of the fruit being designated for Best’s Bin 1 Shiraz. So good was the wine that it picked up the Jimmy Watson Trophy, not bad for a $30 wine!
Several years on and Best’s Bin 1 Shiraz 2011 is drinking superbly, but with time up its sleeve. With notes of black pepper and game, there is an Australia meets the Rhone character to this delicious Shiraz.
2011 BEST’S BIN 1 SHIRAZVariety: Syrah/Shiraz
Region: Screw cap
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 26 January 2018
Tasting Note:
Bright plum red. Alluring nose of freshly cracked black pepper, confit cherries and hung game. Medium bodied, fine and well composed. Sweet black fruits interwoven with pepper, hints of charcuterie starting to emerge. Delicious – lives up to its billing.
Score: 17.5/20
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