TASTING NOTES FOR Best’s Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon Great Western Victoria 2021

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby red with vibrant crimson hues. Bright and youthful in the glass, showing excellent depth and clarity.

👃 Aromas
Lifted aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and mulberry layered with bay leaf, dried herbs and subtle cedar oak. Hints of graphite, tobacco leaf and spice add further complexity.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, delivering flavours of cassis, dark cherry and ripe blackberry. Fine Cabernet structure is supported by notes of cinnamon spice, cedar, earthy complexity and well-integrated oak. The fruit is precise, elegant and expressive.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky, ultra-fine tannins provide excellent structure while fresh acidity keeps the wine focused and vibrant. The finish is long, polished and persistent, carrying dark fruit, savoury herbs and subtle oak spice.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon that showcases finesse, elegance and regional character. Refined rather than overpowering, it offers beautifully balanced fruit, structure and complexity with excellent cellaring potential over the next decade.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, slow-cooked beef dishes, mushroom-based meals and aged cheddar. Also excellent alongside herb-crusted roast meats and hearty winter cuisine.

🏅 BBD Verdict
A superb example of Victorian Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Australia’s most historic wineries. Elegant, beautifully structured and exceptionally food-friendly, this is a classy medium-bodied red that delivers outstanding value and will reward both current drinking and careful cellaring.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷