2005 Best's Great Western Thomson Family Shiraz

Produced from vines planted in 1867 by Henry Best in the Concongella vineyard, this is a serious collectors wine. Its classic elegance and refinement will come as a surprise to younger wine lovers who have been nurtured on fruit bombs. This is not one of those wines. Medium body – deep crimson mauve colour with with crimson mauve hue. The colour is holding up very well and indicates a wine of serious structure. Perfumed nose – top note of violets followed by plum, spice and blackberry with a touch of raspberry as an end note – a superb sniff. The palate reflects the nose showing the refinement that comes from fruit grown on old vines and sourced from a relatively cool Shiraz growing district. Excellent length and depth with flavours of blackberry, confectionary, spice and black pepper emerging supported by very fine grained tannins. Perfect balance. Exceptionally long aftertaste of spice and black pepper.
Cellar 5-8 years (2014-2017)
Alc/Vol: 14.1%