Ranked #1 of 31 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz from South Australia
94/100
4.5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Deep, dark red/purple colour. Scented black fruit and floral aromas. Intense, deep, rich and concentrated, but also has flesh and density and gravitas. Excellent weight and texture as well as elegance. Wonderful flavour and perfect ripeness. Superb wine and has a big future.
Tasted: 15/06/2013
Drink: 2013 to 2032
The 2011 Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Shiraz that spends 10 months aging in oak comprised of 10% new American barrels and 5% new French barrels. Deep garnet-purple in color, the nose gives aromas of fresh black currant and blackberry, some red currant with undertones of charcoal, dried herbs and pepper with touches of mint. Medium to full-bodied, crisp and taut, it has medium levels of chewy tannins, decent fruit concentration but is a little bitter in the long finish. Drink it now to 2018. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) February, 2013 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown