95 Points - Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com
Bests Bin 1 Shiraz is one of Australia's most acclaimed cool-climate Shiraz. A previous winner of the Jimmy Watson Trophy (2012), this is always meticulously crafted with a similar attention to detail as their flagship wines.
The 2020 Best's Bin No. 1 Shiraz is another classic, cool-climate, aromatic Shiraz, made in a style that's floral, spicy and peppery yet retains generous fruit characteristics and intensity. Beautifully balanced, with excellent weight and plenty of dark berry fruit flavours, this has an underlying elegance that makes it ideal for enjoyment in its youth.
"95 Points. This is a traditional Australian shiraz in the best sense, with a wealth of black, red and ripe orange fruit. Deep and rich, with a stunningly fine tannin structure and a lovely blood orange freshness at the long, structured and spicy finish. Excellent aging potential. Drink or hold (for a decade or more)"- Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com.
"94 Points. Best's Bin No. 1 Great Western 2020 Shiraz is great value at $22 (USD). Dry, full-bodied, spicy and juicy with ripe dark berry, cherry, chocolate and cracked black pepper flavours deep and rich on the palate. Tannins are structured. A perfect wine for the Barbie, or an excellent cellaring candidate to 2032."- Natalie Maclean, nataliemaclean.com.
"92 Points. A vibrant, deeply coloured shiraz with that distinctive Grampians peppery bouquet with briar, black cherry, mixed berry, aniseed and bush mint. Pepperiness lights up the palate which is supple and dark fruited, driving long. Screwcap. 14% alc. Drink: 2022 - 2033"- Jeni Port, winecompanion.com.au.
