LSV Shiraz Viognier 2022

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 8% Viognier. The viognier helps brighten the colour, lift the aromatics and polish the Shiraz flavours on the palate.

Newcastle Herald Australia, May 7th, 2025, This Shiraz fruit is from some of the most elevated vineyards in Great Western, co-fermented with 8 per cent viognier to give it an aromatic lift and enhance the colour. Red cherries and plums, medium bodied and brightly fruited, floral notes and that touch of apricot that the viognier brings, Svelte and slippery, with gentle spice completing the package. Rick Allen

Hailing from the NSW cool- climate wine region of Orange, Jacob began working in vineyards from the age of 14. He moved to Sydney to begin an electrical apprenticeship before returning home, where he was offered a maintenance position at Phillip Shaw Wines. After a few months, he joined the vintage team for the 2016 harvest and instantly fell in love with the industry. He worked a further five vintages with Phillip Shaw Wines under the tutelage of Nadja Wallington and the Shaw Family. Completing his degree in Oenology, Jacob spent a vintage in California’s Sonoma Coast, before joining Best’s Great Western in 2021.