Best's Great Western Bin 1 Shiraz 2010
There are some wineries operating today that are a living connection to the origins of the Australian wine industry. Founded in 1866 and stronger than ever, Best's Bin 1 is the entry level Shiraz, an excellent introduction to the winery and regional style.
Hallmark aromatics of red and black fruits provide an introduction, a hint of background menthol, damp coffee grounds and the cool climate flag-bearer white pepper. Each time I went back to the wine it seemed to offer more.
The aromas provided a perfect segue to a medium bodied spice laden palate, again with an elegant perfume - think crushed Parma Violets - carrying through to a good drying and spicy finish.
Source: Prize
Price: $25 (online from winery)
Alcohol: 14.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.bestswines.com/
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