Best's 2005 Bin 0 VicFeb08

Tasting Note

Sydney Time

Best's 2005 Bin 0 VicFeb08 will be released later this year and is sealed under screwcap. The bouquet is more open and vibrant than the 04 and shows bright, spicy fruit. All the components are there with pure, deep, expressive juicy-fruit that delivers spice, black cherry, mulberry and liquorice flavours which finish very long. With loads of flavour, it is more open and expressive than the 04, but the 04 has a tighter structure. Ample in weight the fine tannins provide a firm but supple consistency, solid structure, and the complexity is harmonious. It's a great example of vintage difference. Rated as Highly Recommended with *** for value, its peak drinking window will probably be around 2012 to 2017, and once it reaches that window, the rating will improve.