2018 Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon
Grampians, VIC
Deliciously approachable Cabernet, great both now or with years in the cellar. Ludicrous value.
$25.00$23.00
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About The Wine
Best's claim that "If our Great Western region were somehow prohibited from growing Shiraz, it would probably be just as famous for its Cabernets."
Looking at the quality, value and potential longevity of their Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon, it's hard to argue with them.
The 2018 hits that magic Cabernet sweet spot between approachability and cellarability, all wrapped up in an impressively elegant, medium-bodied package.
For a Cabernet that's great either right now or in the cellar, you'll struggle to find better value.
About Best's Great Western
Best's Great Western is one of the oldest family-owned wineries in the country.
Their iconic Nursery Block is home to some of the oldest clonal material for particular varieties that can be found anywhere in the world. Established in the late 1860s, this precious vineyard is envied by much of the wine growing world.
Their wines are consistently excellent: the Shiraz dark and powerful, the Rieslings full flavoured and impeccably balanced, and the rare releases of Old Vine Meunier and Thomson Family Shiraz are some of the most collectable red wines in the country.
The Thomson family, and the Best family before them, have given us one of the true treasures of the Australian wine scene.
Great Western, VIC
From The Producer
One of the greatest things about the Great Western wine region is its ability to successfully grow a broad range of grape varieties. Shiraz may be the regional hero, but Cabernet Sauvignon from the area can lay almost equal claim. Best’s Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon is a fine example of the Great Western Regional style; showing rich, mocha and berry fruit with a solid mid-palate weight thanks to superbly concentrated fruit.
Vintage - The vineyards set off to a great start in spring, but dry conditions throughout spring triggered a devastating frost on 4th November 2017. The grapes on the lower vineyards were lost, but those on higher elevations where largely unaffected. Apart from a few warm days in January the conditions throughout the season were excellent and perfect ripening weather continued long into Autumn.
Blend : Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
ABV : 14.50%
Closure : Screw cap
Drink Until : 2027
Bottle Size : 750ml
Grampians, VIC
Critic Reviews
"Spicy, berry, leafy aromas and long, dense, yet supple flavours and classic structure are all hallmarks of Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon. With age, these wines develop remarkable finesse and elegance." - Best's Great Western
"Includes 10% merlot, cabernet franc and shiraz, matured for 12 months in old vats or French hogsheads. A cascade of silver medals. This is a potent and precisely vinified wine of great length." - James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)
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