VICTORIAN WINE SHOW 2018
Trophy for Best Riesling
Gold Medal - 96 Points

Pale straw with green and silver hints. Lifted aromas of kaffir lime, guava and jasmine with a background of red apple and lime zest. Fine lime flavours with a mouth coating texture and a fresh and lingering steely finish.

The Rieslings of Best’s have a proven ability to mature gracefully for 20 years or more. This example is no exception and its youthful freshness is a good sign for its long life in the cellar. It will gather complex toasty aromas and flavours as the years pass. An early budburst and warm spring set the vineyard up well with good fruit set and lush balanced canopies. The summer was warm and dry and some exposed vines struggled. The short and early vintage with cold nights and warm days produced pristine Riesling grapes and rich varietal flavours in the wines.