2010 Best's Great Western Thomson Family Shiraz

The Thomson Family Shiraz is produced from Henry Best’s original 1867 Shiraz plantings, and is only produced in exceptional years with yields typically at less than two tonnes per acre.

Opaque black dark purple crimson colour with deep purple crimson hue. The nose displays strong white and blackpepper top notes followed by some more subtle liquorice, vanillin oak and spice scents. The palate delivers an explosive yet beautifully controlled flavour experience of blackberry, blackpepper and liquorice followed by some vanillin confectionary and cedar characters with a strong white pepper back palate. Magnificent concentration, power, richness and depth all delivered with great finesse and refinement. Velvet smooth perfectly balanced tannin structure. Exceptionally long blackpepper, liquorice, cedary vanilla and spice aftertaste. A youthful Thomson Family Shiraz that will potentially evolve into one of the greats with the components eventually all seamlessly integrating.
Cellar 10-15 years (2022-2027)
Alc 14.0%