If our Great Western region were somehow prohibited from growing Shiraz, it would probably be just as famous for its Cabernets. Intense spicy, berry, leafy aromas and long, dense, yet supple flavours and classic structure are hallmarks of Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon.

To commemorate their centenary year as vignerons, Viv Thomson and his family specially selected this 1992 Great Western shiraz produced entirely from vines planted by Henry Best in the late 1860's.  What is now known the Thomson Family Shiraz Block.

This shiraz epitomises all that is "Concongella" Great Western.

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Thomson Family Shiraz is hand harvested, hand plunged and fermented in small open fermenters, then basket pressed.  This wine is made from grapes planted back in 1868 and is only made in years when the quality is second to none.   A dignified wine to drink now or further cellar.

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The Thomson Family Shiraz is produced from Henry Best’s original 1868 Shiraz plantings, and is only produced in exceptional years. The Thomson Family Shiraz was elevated to the highest and rarest Langton's Classification of "Exceptional" in the 2018 Classification VII.   

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Our Thomson Family Shiraz has been made only nine times in 20 years and has become a highly collectible and sought-after wine.    

The fruit flavours here are strong and dark, more so than you would normally expect of a Great Western Shiraz.  It gives the wine a sense of gravity and command.  Drink to 2040.

2015 James Halliday Wine Companion - 97 points

Tyson Stelzer - 98 points