Riesling is a white grape variety that originated in the Rhine region and is aromatic displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity.
In Australia, you’ll find none better than Best’s Wines 2023 Great Western Riesling, with a pale intensity, white gold hue and pronounced aromas of apricot blossom, coupled with a touch of apple, lemon and pineapple. Expect a palate of primary fresh fruits and an unmistakable intensity, balanced with green apple acidity.
This dry-styled Riesling is light-bodied with great intensity and while there is a youthful freshness on release, it will enjoy a long life in your cellar gathering complex toasty aromas and flavours as the years pass. Pair this drop with fresh seafood and Asian-style salads.
One of Australia’s ‘best kept’ winery secrets in the heart of the premium Grampians Winery region, Best’s Wines was founded in 1866 and is still a family-owned and operated winery with some of the oldest and rarest vines in the world.
Shiraz, Cabernet and Riesling are the specialties and the pedigree of the historic vineyards allows the making of elegant, finely structured wines with great intensity and balance.
Best’s Wines is a James Halliday 5-star rated winery and was awarded ‘Best Value Winery in Australia’ in the 2021 Wine Companion, while last year Best’s 2021 Foudre Ferment Riesling was awarded ‘Wine of the Year’.
Built in the 19th Century, the cellar door and old red gum slab tasting room are housed in the original stables and showcase old winery equipment, maps of the area, as well as Henry Best’s original journal dating back to 1866.
Just a 2.5-hour drive from Melbourne, visitors can take a self-guided tour of the original underground cellars, which were dug in the 1870s and still used today, as well as a wine-tasting experience; the cellar door is open Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm during Summer.
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