Color Crimson core and vibrant purple highlights at the rim.Nose Cabernet hallmarks are more prominent than what the composition would suggest … white pepper, blackberry leaf and punnets of fresh raspberries ascend. Well seasoned carpaccio, brine and sea salt purity…? Red fruits and liquorice, from the Shiraz or the Cabernet? Source unknown! A quintessential Australian blend, yet still “modern” in identity.Palate Shiraz foundations emerge with generosity and vinous energy. A steely, graphite core and rhubarb succulence imprint. A defined and focussed structure emerges … a trait that is often mentioned across previous vintages of Bin 8 … it is at home here! At first the tannin structure is grainy, and becomes powder-like in texture upon sitting in the glass…. Hungarian paprika, pomegranate and berry coulis abound. French and American oak each offer support … contributing to the spice spectrum, binding the palate and ensuring compliant tannins.
