This Bin65 Shiraz clear, light ruby color. It doesn’t seem to have much in the way of viscosity. The “legs” are slow to form and fade quickly. My first whiff revealed some cherry notes with something underneath. (Licorice, perhaps?) It’s berry nose seems to follow thorough in the taste with moderate astringency and not too much “twang” (tannins). This seems to give it a nice balance overall and has a moderate finish. Overall not a bad wine, a little more character would help though.

I wouldn’t serve this to anyone of my mother’s gender, nor the grand dame either. But I would pawn it off on my mates.

– Silenus

Grade: B- Price: $10

The wine reviewed:
Lindemans
Bin 50
2004
Shiraz
South Eastern Australia
Alcohol Content: 13.5% by Volume