Vintage
2018
ABV
14.5%
Wine Type
Red Blend
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Inspired by the great Shiraz wines of the world often made with some viognier. This wine contains Shiraz from the best elevated vineyards in Great Western and is co-fermented with a small amount of Viognier, less than 5%.
The viognier helps brighten the colour, lift the aromatics and polish the Shiraz flavours on the palate.
Accolades
2021 HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
Opti-harvested, whole berry fermentation with 15% whole bunches and 2% viognier. A rich, layered hedonistic wine, fruits of forest/forest floor, with both blackberry and raspberry on display. The balance of tannins, oak and fruit is evidenced by the wine (and its show success). Drink now to 2042 Rating 96 points
2019 Ballarat Wine Show – Best Regional Shiraz (TROPHY), 2019 Ballarat Wine Show – Best Regional Red Wine (TROPHY), 2019 Ballarat Wine Show – Champion Wine of Show
Winemaker's Bio
Justin Purser brings extensive international experience and perspective to Best’s Wines. After graduating from Adelaide University with a Bachelor of Science in Oenology, Justin worked at Primo Estate Wines in South Australia. From there he moved overseas where he worked vintages at Peregrine Wines in Central Otago, New Zealand, and Azienda Brezza Giacomo e Figli in Barolo. Between 2008 and 2011, Justin supervised a team at Domaine de Montille, Volnay, in Burgundy, where he oversaw the production of Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines. In November 2011, Justin relocated from France for his role as Winemaker at Best’s.
