“Best’s winery and vineyards are among Australia’s best-kept secrets. Indeed the vineyards, with vines dating back to 1867, have secrets which may never be revealed: for example, certain vines planted in the Nursery Block have defied identification and are thought to exist nowhere else in the world. The cellars, too, go back to the same era, constructed by butcher turned wine maker Henry Best and his family. Since 1920, the Thomson family has owned the property, with father Viv and sons Ben, Bart and Marcus representing the fourth and fifth generations, consistently producing elegant, supple wines which deserve far greater recognition than they receive. The Bin 0 Shiraz is a classic, the Thomson Family Shiraz magnificent.” James Halliday Wine Companion 2009
The Wine
Riesling 2011
A real “insider’s” wine, Great Western produces flavoursome, elegantly structured, spectacularly age-worthy Rieslings which stand confidently alongside some of the most outstanding Australian examples of the variety.
Grown on the sandy loams of the Concongella Creek and the cooler Salvation Hills sites, the Great Western Riesling shows power and finesse which speak of this region.
Technical Details
Growing Region: Great Western, Victoria
Grape Variety: Riesling
Tasting Notes
Colour: Pristine condition with bright green hues.
Bouquet:Fresh flowers along with lime and citrus notes.
Palate:Flavoursome front palate with great varietal
intensity. Minerality, balance and texture all work together harmoniously.
Cellaring
This wine has previously shown an ability togain further complexity and aged regional characters as time goes by. Drink to 2020
Growing Region: Great Western, Victoria
Grape Variety:Riesling
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| James Halliday, |
Australian Wine Companion 2009 |
