Julia Feng

9.5

OVERVIEW GRAPE VARIETY VINEYARD REGION WINE ANALYSIS MATURATION VINTAGE CONDITIONS COLOUR NOSE PALATE PEAK DRINKING LAST TASTED Bin 2 was first released in 1960, yet was discontinued in Australia in the 1970s at the height of the white wine boom. The original Bin 2 was an ‘Australian Burgundy’ style (despite its Rhône varieties) – typically a soft, medium-bodied wine based on Shiraz. The Bin 2 blend of Shiraz and Mourvèdre is still relatively uncommon in Australian table wines. Also known as Mataro or Monastrell, Mourvèdre was introduced to Australia in the 1830s. Sometimes used in fortified wine production, this grape is widely planted in the Barossa Valley. It is greatly valued by winemakers for its blending attributes, adding complexity and palate grip. Interest in Bin 2 has grown as the popularity of traditional Rhône varieties and blends continues to flourish. 89% Shiraz 11% Mourvèdre Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Padthaway Alc/Vol: 14.5%, Acidity: 6.2 g/L, pH: 3.64 10 months in seasoned French and American oak Winter rainfall was lower than the long-term average for most parts of South Australia. Variable conditions continued through the period from October to December, merging to a mild summer, with a few short periods of heat. The mild daytime temperatures and cool evenings across most of the ripening period, allowed for impressive flavour development, without inflated baumés. Balanced canopies matched fruit load, providing even yet not too speedy ripening. Warm dry conditions continued throughout harvest with fruit picked in optimal condition. Smaller berry and bunch sizes were noticeable in most regions and this, coupled with favourable weather conditions, saw great results for some quality markers – colour, tannin profile, fruit concentration and flavour depth. Deep plum red Inviting. Lifted aromatics hovering above – sweet yeast bun, fresh liquorice. Red curranted fruits, sour cherry, fresh quince... A ‘trifled’ vinous chromatogram – jelly/custard/coconut! Expansive (for a Bin 2!). Only a fleeting suggestion of background oak. Tea-leaf/talc tannins... fathered by Shiraz or Mourvèdre?! Savoury and charcuterie flavours charmingly mesh with those reminiscent of Jamaican raisined dark chocolate. Now – 2020 November 2013

Food Pairing

Beef Lamb Spicy food Mature and hard cheese

Grapes

Shiraz/Syrah · Mourvedre

Price
$30
— 10 years ago

John Kemper

8.9

The color of purple at midnight, the '03 Henry's Drive Shiraz maybe past it's prime, but like many older Aussie's is still a vibrant wine full of life. The predominate nose of blackberry and licorice is followed by burly flavors of prunes, roasted meats and alcoholic spice. Not for the feint of heart, it still tingles the back of the tongue with its massive spicy finish. — 11 years ago

Erica Webber

8.9

Yummy! Found this 2002 Padthaway Riesling in my parents cellar. Deep gold color. Still lots of fruit & acid with petrol notes. — 11 years ago

with Susan

John Kemper

8.9

The dense ruby/purple '02 Padthaway Estate Shiraz 'Limestone Coast' showed penetrating scents of spicy berries with subtle tobacco and oak notes. Well-balanced with a full round mouthfeel. Ends quite nicely with a lingering smoky finish. — 12 years ago

Beverly Craven

9.9

This is so good — 12 years ago

Cristin C

9.8

Perhaps one of the most well balanced wines I've had in a long while. Soft, dark fruit with just the right amount of pepper, cocoa and acidity. No over done tannins. Smooth all the way through the slightly lingering, yet very deep and rich finish. Yummy! — 13 years ago

Bob Schroeck

9.3

Last bottle from one of my original case purchase in Pittsburgh; love this 2004 Parson's Flat — 10 years ago

Ryan Fissell

9.1

Love it! Huge red fruit notes, hint of jam. — 11 years ago

Ainsley

8.9

Dark purple in colour. Medium tannins and acidity. Flavours of raspberries and blueberries. Notes of wet moss. — 11 years ago

Gary Vaynerchuk

Founder WineLibrary.com, Host WineLibraryTV

9.0

Juicy I mean Nikki Minaj ass juicy .. Hints of pepper and plum and finished off with a super long finish.... Super long ..... Like John Elways drove long .... Sorry Browns fans ... — 11 years ago

Thomas DiBenedetto

9.9

I'm enjoy this very much. I've had the 2011 and now 2010. Nice sip & taste kind of wine. — 12 years ago

Pax Mahle

Owner/Winemaker Wind Gap Wines, Agharta & Pax

9.8

Wow....this is fucking killer...perfect w/ my harvest dinner of eggs bacon & hash browns ...deeply concentrated crazy texture...delicious...and it's a mag! — 12 years ago

Aaron Vanderbeek

8.9

Incredible Madeira. "Brownest of the browns". — 13 years ago

with Julia, Dima and 6 others

Ged121

9.3

The Tom Price farewell series. A great 2003 shiraz with a little bit of age on it. A unique flavour that's good but not many years left in this one I think. Very nice every time. Will update the tasting note once we crack the next one in a couple of weeks. — 10 years ago

Portia Haber

9.4

Crisp, dry and a hint of citrus. Perfect for a dry white wine lover! So good and since I can't find it, I'm buying out the store! — 11 years ago

Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.0

17yrs on with amazing fruit & structure - years ahead of it — 11 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.2

Brown's best shiraz gets to wear the decal of the family matriarch; there may be many Browns but only one of these shiraz; seriously full bodied; tastes of a series of parcels from Victoria (Heathcote); maximum complexity which it holds as aging starts; reliable, redoubtable; punishingly strong in the mouth; choc and licorice; has body and sustainability; AUD 60; 14.5% alc — 11 years ago

Sean Keenan

9.2

Plenty of body, fruity, leather notes, and very smooth. — 11 years ago

with Basia

Jordan Wetzlaugk

9.6

Very nice sparkling red — 12 years ago

Alyse Burns

9.0

Great for $20 — 12 years ago