Bin 0 has been made continuously since the 1890’s and was regarded as the premium Shiraz from Bests until they introduced the Thomson Family Shiraz (first made in 1992). A Thomson Family Shiraz was not produced in 2009 so the best Shiraz from the estate went into this wine. The colour was a very dense Ruby. Dusty dried plums on the nose together with black pepper and spices. The palate has latent energy - self contained power, yet to reveal all of itself but remains opulent. Amazing how good this wine is considering the late heatwave conditions in this vintage in the Grampians. Possibly saved by the inclusion of old vine material from the 1860s which would normally go into the Thomson Family Shiraz. A great wine, still with a long future, easily through to the end of this decade. My first of 3. Next in a few years 2027?
Bin 0 has been made continuously since the 1890’s and was regarded as the premium Shiraz from Bests until they introduced the Thomson Family Shiraz (first made in 1992). A Thomson Family Shiraz was not produced in 2009 so the best Shiraz from the estate went into this wine. The colour was a very dense Ruby. Dusty dried plums on the nose together with black pepper and spices. The palate has latent energy - self contained power, yet to reveal all of itself but remains opulent. Amazing how good this wine is considering the late heatwave conditions in this vintage in the Grampians. Possibly saved by the inclusion of old vine material from the 1860s which would normally go into the Thomson Family Shiraz. A great wine, still with a long future, easily through to the end of this decade. My first of 3. Next in a few years 2027?
Aug 23rd, 2024
On the decline, but still has good color. Missing the opulent fruit it had previously, with a more sour taste, now. Still a good representation of the region and grape. The nose remembers. But it's time to drink these.
On the decline, but still has good color. Missing the opulent fruit it had previously, with a more sour taste, now. Still a good representation of the region and grape. The nose remembers. But it's time to drink these.
1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2015
1866 planting of Shiraz vineyard in regional Victoria, excellent vintage.
1866 planting of Shiraz vineyard in regional Victoria, excellent vintage.
1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2013
Killling it.
Jun 23rd, 2017Earthy Dense Minerally Meaty Gutsy - very good. Cool climate nose with a warm climate palate. Sturdy tannins which will ensure a long life ahead. Gold Medal.
Earthy Dense Minerally Meaty Gutsy - very good. Cool climate nose with a warm climate palate. Sturdy tannins which will ensure a long life ahead. Gold Medal.
May 29th, 2017
Black fruit, sweet spice and years to go.
Black fruit, sweet spice and years to go.
Dec 15th, 2014
quite a solidly structured Shiraz that was just losing its fruity baby fat after 14 years. nice stuff.
quite a solidly structured Shiraz that was just losing its fruity baby fat after 14 years. nice stuff.
May 26th, 2014
Amazing wine. A reserved Shiraz, mild pepper, med-full body, gorgeous tannins, cherries. A stunner.
Amazing wine. A reserved Shiraz, mild pepper, med-full body, gorgeous tannins, cherries. A stunner.
Jul 8th, 2021
$85
Jan 3rd, 2021
Grampians, Western Victoria, Victoria, Australia
