TASTING NOTES FOR Best’s Great Western Bin No 1 Shiraz Great Western Victoria 2021

🍷 Appearance
Medium to deep ruby red with a bright crimson edge. Vibrant and youthful, reflecting cool-climate elegance.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and fragrant, showing red plum, cherry and raspberry.
Classic Great Western notes of black pepper, spice and subtle floral lift add complexity.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, delivering juicy red fruits—plum skin and cherry—through the palate.
A distinctive thread of pepper spice runs through the mid-palate, adding energy and regional character.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine, savoury tannins provide structure without heaviness.
The finish is fresh and linear, with bright acidity and lingering spice and red fruit.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Great Western Shiraz—medium-bodied, peppery and elegantly structured.
This is a cooler-climate style of Shiraz, focusing on spice, freshness and finesse rather than power.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with lamb, grilled meats, charcuterie or mushroom dishes.
Also excellent with slow-cooked meals or rustic Mediterranean cuisine.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A benchmark everyday Shiraz—fresh, spicy and incredibly drinkable.
Perfect for mixed dozens—adds a refined, food-friendly red with real regional character.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷