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

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby red with vibrant crimson highlights. Bright, youthful and inviting in the glass with excellent clarity.

👃 Aromas
Lifted aromas of red plum, black cherry and ripe berry fruits combine with classic Great Western pepper spice. Subtle notes of dried herbs, clove, fennel, earthy complexity and gentle cedar oak add depth and regional character.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, showing flavours of red plum skin, cherry and blackberry layered with peppercorn spice and savoury undertones. The fruit is vibrant and expressive, supported by fine oak integration and excellent freshness throughout the palate.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine-grained tannins provide structure without heaviness, while bright linear acidity keeps the wine lively and energetic. The finish is long, savoury and elegant, carrying notes of spice, dark cherry and subtle earthy complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic cool-climate Victorian Shiraz that captures the distinctive Great Western style. Elegant, peppery and medium-bodied, it delivers impressive balance between fruit purity, savoury complexity and regional character. A wine that is highly enjoyable now yet capable of rewarding further cellaring.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with slow-roasted lamb, grilled steaks, beef sausages, chargrilled vegetables and hearty pasta dishes. Also excellent with aged cheddar or mushroom-based meals.

🏅 BBD Verdict
A benchmark Great Western Shiraz from one of Australia’s most historic producers. Bright, peppery and exceptionally drinkable, this is a beautifully crafted cool-climate Shiraz that offers outstanding value, versatility and genuine regional expression.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷