"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
Technical Details: Growing Region
Great Western, Victoria
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep red with purple hues.
Bouquet
Lifted varietal characters with hints of
dried herbs, violets, cigar box and mocha.
Palate
A classically structured Cabernet, this wine shows rich blackcurrant and berry fruit with some aromatic red berry, dried herbs and briary red fruit characters. Multi-layered and ready to drink now.
WINERY RATING
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| James Halliday, |
Australian Wine Companion 2010 |
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