Dear Warren,
Australia’s own James Halliday said in the 2009 edition of The Wine Companion, that “Best’s winery and vineyards are among Australia’s best kept secrets.” So today, we welcome you to the first edition of the Best Kept Secrets eNewsletter!
Founded back in 1866, Best’s Great Western has some of the oldest vines in Australia. The winery is now run by the fifth generation of our family and we look forward to sharing our news, latest offers, and other Best’s wine stories with you in the future.
Cheers,
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| In this edition:
• Bin 1 Shiraz: Your introduction to Great Western Wines
• Meet our Winemaker: Adam Wadewitz
• Upcoming Events – Icon Release Dinner in Sydney – 20 Oct
• Not to be missed special offer: Best’s Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz 1996
• All a buzz: Join Best’s on Facebook and Twitter
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Bin 1 Shiraz: Your introduction to Great Western Wines |
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Best’s is synonymous with outstanding Shiraz with great longevity and this is the wine that gives people their first taste of the Best’s Great Western Shiraz style – approachable, medium bodied, textural and full of spicy, peppery fruit characteristics. It typifies the essence of Best’s minimalist approach to winemaking and the uniqueness of this cool climate region.
Having just released our 2008 vintage we are most excited about how this wine is tasting and already it’s getting great reviews. Winemaker Adam Wadewitz says; “2008 was a spectacular bounce back year from the devastating frosts of 2007. The quality and concentration of fruit was excellent resulting in a wine with a generous mid palate but still retaining the elegant spicy and peppery flavours".
For more on Best’s Bin 1 Shiraz, click here
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| Meet our Winemaker: Adam Wadewitz |
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Following in the footsteps of some great winemaking talent including Viv Thomson, Trevor Mast and Simon Clayfield, Best’s winemaker Adam Wadewitz believes the combination of old vines and unique regional characteristics gives him an opportunity to put his unique stamp on the wines and evolve Best’s winemaking journey.
A part of the Best’s Winemaking team since 2005, Adam has extensive experience gained through working at prestigious brands like Brokenwood, Geoff Merrill, Wirra Wirra and Petaluma. He has a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Oenology) from the University of Adelaide and has extensively travelled the world learning about different wineries and vineyard practices.
Read more information on Adam here
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Best Great Western Riesling 2009
The 2009 Great Western Riesling was grown on sandy loams in Best's old vineyards and displays the power and finesse which speaks of the region.
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Best’s Great Western Cabernet 2008
The 2008 Great Western Cabernet shows rich, blackcurrant and berry fruit with a solid mid palate weight.
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Best’s Great Western Bin 1 Shiraz 2008
Bin 1 2008 is a classic, cool climate, aromatic shiraz, made in a style that is floral, spicy and peppery, yet well balanced with no overt dominance of alcohol.
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Great Western Riesling 2009
Another top effort from this underrated Riesling producer. Very pale straw colour with a tinge of green on the edges and watery hue. Classic Riesling nose with aromas of orange blossom, lime, mineral and lemon, displaying excellent intensity and varietal character. The palate is generous in it's flavour profile whilst also displaying excellent precision. Flavours of ripe lime, orange rind, citrus and mineral. Excellent length with crisp acid backbone. Very long aftertaste of lemon, lime and tropical fruit.
Nicks Wine Merchants Newsletter - Issue 429 - 23 Sept 2009
"Did half a dozen 09 rieslings tonight. Best’s Great Western 09 a clear winner – beautifully defined, linear and intense. A Ripper."
Winsor Dobbin on Twitter Wed 23 Sept.
Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
"There’s a freshness to these 2008 Best’s Great Western reds that I’m not sure I’ve seen before in young Best’s wines. It’s not a radical departure but the winemaking seems more ‘modern’. In a good way."
Campbell Mattinson
The Winefront – Sept 17 2009.
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