This set is only available for the month of May. This pack was designed for the Wine Enthusiast who wants to start drinking older wines now, rather than waiting 15-20 years
Thomson Family Shiraz is produced from Henry Best's original 1868 plantings, and is only available in exceptional years, on average about 6 times a decade. R.R.P. $1,900.00
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.
The wine is produced entrely from Henry Best's original fifteen rows of shiraz on our Concongella vineyard at Great Western. Henry Bst referred to these vines in his daily journal as "Hermitage" A dry, low yielding year with good warm weather at vintage time: vines in excellent condition.
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 low yielding year with grapes in fine condition.
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.
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.
Deep rich garnet, colour not showing much age. A lively palate with velvety tannins, fresh acidity, and long generous finish. Rich intensity yet delicate. Still youthful.
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.
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.
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.
