There may be no other winery that defines the essence of Australia more than Best’s Great Western; family, history, truly unique wines, and its own region. Founded in 1866 by Henry Best, it has been managed by the Thomson family for six generations, including 50+ vintages by the current patriarch, Viv. These special wines form a true national treasure of our industry.
Trophy 'Best Regional Red other than Shiraz or Pinot Noir' - Ballarat Wine Show 2018
Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Excellent colour; this is as supple and harmonious as a classy young cabernet can be. The fragrant spice and red flowers of the bouquet lead into a perfectly balanced, medium-bodied palate. Here, notes of tapenade and black olive hover on the fringe of the core of the blackcurrant of the palate. Oak has been economically used, none new detected.
Rating: 94 Points
Source: James Halliday Wine Companion (January 2019)
Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Best’s cabernet has become pretty reliable buying/drinking.
Solid as a rock. Ripe, fruit-driven, savoury around the edges and kissed with milky oak. It’s well-formed, well-made and well-finished. Curranty flavours in the main with mint, earth, malt and a subtle briary note. Recommended.
Rating: 92 Points
Source: Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front (October 2018)
Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
A beautiful array of wild cherries, cassis and blackberries with vibrant, fresh tannins that carry plenty of interest and depth. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
Rating: 91 Points
Source: www.jamessuckling.com (June 2019)
