96 Points - Jeni Port
Consistently sitting among the finest Rieslings made in Australia, the legendary Best's of Great Western Riesling is known for its ability to mature gracefully over several decades while still being vibrant and deliciously approachable upon release.
This 2024 Best's Great Western Riesling is another impressive release, opening with the lifted aromatics of lime, nashi pear and floral jasmine. The palate is bursting with zesty citrus, crunchy apple supported by a steely, acid backbone. Displaying all the hallmarks of their finest releases, this is sure to be another enormously popular release.
"96 Points. A stunner of a riesling! Best's produces one of Victoria's best and most underrated rieslings. It shines here in a cool year with the kind of delicacy that the grape does well, in white flowers and apple blossom, lively lime citrus, lemon drop and talc. Fine edged in acidity and naturally ebullient in its youth, it's going to last and last. Finishes with a lifted, lemon pastille note. Delish. 11.5% alc. $27. Drink: 2025 - 2035. Screwcap."- Jeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion.
"The acidity and drive you expect of good Riesling is there all right, everything in its place. But it’s in the flavour where this wine shines. There’s loads of it - apple, citrus, nashi pear and a squeeze of lime, all very generous and bright. History tells us this is a great cellaring wine, but it’s such an elegant and expressive youngster that I’d savour the moment."- Rick Allan, Newcastle Herald.
