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Description
A couple of years on from the wine that remarkably won James Halliday's Wine of the Year, we have here another cracking release of this unique and wonderful Australian Riesling.
With ruthless grape sorting, wild ferment in the Foudre, extended time on skins and plenty of lees stirring, this Riesling is all about texture and complexity. But the thing that sets this majestic Riesling apart is the searing acid backbone which drives the wine from beginning to end.
This is one of Best's more limited release wines and is never made in large amounts, but it consistently finds itself amongst the finest Rieslings in Victoria.
Enjoy the ride.
95 points
"A pioneering wine that showed riesling in a new light, a textural and almost funky light, when the '15 vintage was released... Lemongrass, lime, pink grapefruit, honeysuckle, apple, pear and ginger light up the palate. Smooth to taste with a lovely depth of intensity, it finishes with a gently grippy resolve."
- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)
Customer Reviews
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5 reviews
- CHChristopher H.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Beginner2 years agoWine Knowledge Level BeginnerReviewing2022 Bests Foudre Ferment RieslingRated 5 out of 5 starsExcellent Australian Riesling
Bought this wine based on being the Halliday wine of the year and was not disappointed. Fresh and dry. Excellent value for money. Wish I had picked a few more bottles! Interesting to see where this wine goes with some age on it.
- JBJeremy B.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Cork Dork2 years agoWine Knowledge Level Cork DorkReviewing2022 Bests Foudre Ferment RieslingRated 5 out of 5 starsThe nexus of value and quality
This is a superb wine. The acidity and structure of Riesling with the richness and roundness of a fine Chablis. Will no doubt be sold out by the time someone reads this review, but it should stand as a testament to future iterations.
- RCRobert C.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast3 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 Bests Foudre Ferment RieslingRated 4 out of 5 stars2021 Bests Foudre Ferment Riesling
An unusual Aussie riesling.
Needs food.
Surprised it was awarded Halliday wine of the year! I think this was because of it being so rare.
I prefer the unoaked riesling style, with no skins in the ferment.
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