Yes, the 2011 was available for tasting and purchase. It was a bonus that a few back vintages were also made available to us so a chance to compare. The oldest was a 1999.
The 11 was certainly a different style BP to previous vintages. I thought it looked lighter in colour, was not the big gutsy Shiraz like previous vintages and had a peppery finish. I actually quite liked it. Lindi did mention that the alcohol is lower this vintage but as I don't have any on hand I can't tell you the %. Might I suggest it won't cellar as long as previous years. I purchased some and do recommend it. One of the things I will certainly enjoy in 5 or 6 years time is having the 2011 in a flight of BP's and appreciating the variation.
