The White Gravels Hill Shiraz is produced from the Concongella Vineyard. There is, as the name suggests, âwhite gravelsâ which lay over granite. The geology and soils of the White Gravels Hill are markedly different from the sites directly around the cellars.Â
The 2014 Thomson Family Shiraz was awarded the âWine Of the Yearâ for the 2017 Halliday Wine Companion and the 2017 was awarded 99 points for the 2020 Wine Companion. It is hand harvested, hand plunged and fermented in small open fermenters.
Bin No. 1 is a classic, cool climate, aromatic Shiraz, made in a style that is perfumed, spicy and peppery, yet well balanced with no overt dominance of alcohol. Itâs a great match with food – particularly dishes like spring lamb.
The White Gravels Hill Shiraz is produced from the Concongella Vineyard. There is, as the name suggests, âwhite gravelsâ which lay over granite. The geology and soils of the White Gravels Hill are markedly different from the sites directly around the cellars.Â
Dolcetto, previously labelled Malbeck with a âkâ, was first planted in the Nursery Block at Bestâs in the late 1860âs, and all subsequent plantings at Bestâs have come from cuttings of these original vines.
This unique wine comes from our âYoung Vineâ plantings of Pinot Meunier which were established in 1970. Although eminently drinkable now, previous examples of this wine prove that it will age gracefully for many decades if cellared correctly.
The Bestâs Old Vine Pinot Meunier is the ultimate wine that speaks of place, and it has a cult following, particularly in the wine community and the trade where people understand how rare this varietal planting is.
Viv Thomson shines a light on Pinot Meunier â one of the oldest varieties growing in our vineyard â and explains the differences between this grape and its close relative Pinot Noir.
Deep crimson with a garnet hue, this wine rounded and harmonious wine boasts fleshy red fruits with a breadth of savoury, but soft lingering tannins and pairs perfectly with pork dumplings.
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