Grampians
The Grampians wine region is situated near the Grampians National Park and the Pyrenees hills in Victoria. Only a two hour’s drive west from Melbourne, this area is known primarily for their luscious, full-bodied red wine such as Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, but it is also known to produce crisp, citrus-driven Rieslings.
Home to over 15 wineries, Grampians enjoys a Mediterranean climate because of its closeness to the Southern Ocean which brings a wave of cool winds to the vineyards during the summer. During the daytime, the temperatures tend to range from warm to hot and it cools down to cold temperatures during the night. Autumns in Grampians are blissfully mild which allowing for ideal conditions for ripening grapes. The soil of this region is divided into two main types: soil which is acidic grey brown loamy sands and clay loam soils, and hard yellow soil with structured clay sub soils. Because of the acidity of the soils, the pH levels have to be increased with the addition of lime to make them favorable for grape growth. This may explain the hints of acidity and citruses in the wines of this region.
Home to over 15 wineries, Grampians enjoys a Mediterranean climate because of its closeness to the Southern Ocean which brings a wave of cool winds to the vineyards during the summer. During the daytime, the temperatures tend to range from warm to hot and it cools down to cold temperatures during the night. Autumns in Grampians are blissfully mild which allowing for ideal conditions for ripening grapes. The soil of this region is divided into two main types: soil which is acidic grey brown loamy sands and clay loam soils, and hard yellow soil with structured clay sub soils. Because of the acidity of the soils, the pH levels have to be increased with the addition of lime to make them favorable for grape growth. This may explain the hints of acidity and citruses in the wines of this region.
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From Treasury Wine Estates regarding the wine now being a NV rather than a wine from a specific vintage: "We are making this change to deliver more complexity and consistency year on year. By combining vintages we are creating a ... Learn MoreSeppelt 'Original' Sparkling Shiraz Nv$20.99 Per itemOut of stock -
With the inevitable scarcity of Best’s Thomson Family and Bin No. 0 Shiraz wines, Bin No. 1 Shiraz is the wine that gives people their first taste of our style of Great Western Shiraz. Made from Best’s own vineyards as ... Learn MoreBests Bin 1 Shiraz 2018$22.99 Per itemOut of stock -
This vibrant and youthful wine is great to enjoy now with food, but will soften and gain complexity over the next 5- 10 years. ... Learn MoreBest's Great Western Pinot Noir 2020$25.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Planted on the steep Eastern slopes of the Grampians in 1969. It represented part of the second coming of the Victorian wine industry which had seen very little new plantings since the turn of the century. The region had always had ... Learn MoreFallen Giants Rose 2019$25.00 Per item -
Henry Best, always ahead of his time, planted the original Dolcetto vines at the end of the 1800s. It has long been a topic of conversation as to why Henry chose to plant about 25 per cent of the entire vineyard ... Learn MoreBest's Great Western Dolcetto 2019$28.00 Per itemOut of stock
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The 2020 Best's Great Western Rose – By taking the free run juice from predominantly Pinot Noir grapes with smaller amounts of Pinot Meunier and Shiraz off the estate vineyards they have created a vibrant Rosé that can be drunk chilled with ... Learn MoreBest's Great Western Rose 2020$28.00 Per itemOut of stock
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This wine comes from an old single vineyard located on a cool sheltered site within the Great Western GI. It is then vintaged at home, with the primary fermentation in stainless steel and then finished off in barrel, to intergrate ... Learn MoreBest's Great Western Chardonnay 2020$28.00 Per itemOut of stock
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This youthful wine is great a expression of the variety in Great Western. It is possible to enjoy this wine now with food, but it will soften and gain complexity over the next 5-20 years. ... Learn MoreBest's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon 2019$28.00 Per itemOut of stock
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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 ... Learn MoreBest's Great Western Riesling 2020$28.00 Per itemOut of stock
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Planted on the steep Eastern slopes of the Grampians in 1969. It represented part of the second coming of the Victorian wine industry which had seen very little new plantings since the turn of the century. The region had always had ... Learn MoreFallen Giants Riesling 2020$28.00 Per item -
The cabernet was planted along with the Shiraz in 1969. Harvested at the end of April, the Fallen Giants block is very low yielding producing 1.4 tonne to the acre. The Cabernet was fermented in open fermenters with a long cold soak ... Learn MoreFallen Giants Cabernet 2018$30.00 Per item -
A single vineyard planted in 1969 on the eastern slopes of the Grampians. A nice even year with little in the way of heat spikes in the region. The wine was pressed off to barrel where it matured in French oak (10% ... Learn MoreFallen Giants Shiraz 2018$30.00 Per item -
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 ... Learn MoreBest's Foudre Ferment Riesling 2020$33.00 Per itemOut of stock
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With the inevitable scarcity of Best’s Thomson Family and Bin No. 0 Shiraz wines, Bin No. 1 Shiraz is the wine that gives people their first taste of our style of Great Western Shiraz. Made from Best’s own vineyards as ... Learn MoreBest's LSV Shiraz 2018$33.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Only a winery with the oldest Pinot Meunier vines in the world (planted in 1868!) would consider vines planted in 1970 to be 'young'. Best's Young Vine Pinot Meunier is an exceptional wine, with delicate aromas of rose petals, peppermint, and nutmeg ... Learn MoreBests Young Vine Pinot Meunier 2020$35.00 Per itemOut of stock
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An opulent purple mousse with fine bubbles. ... Learn MoreBest's Great Western Sparkling Shiraz 2017$35.00 Per itemOut of stock
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Very deep, youthful purple/red colour, with a slightly reserved bouquet - it's holding more in reserve. It's fresh, clean, bright and concentrated. There's no doubting the intensity and power of the wine. It finishes with a tumult of drying ... Learn MoreFallen Giants Block 3 Shiraz 2018$55.00 Per item -
Release in small quantities and only in exceptional years, St Peter’s is Seppelt’ s flagship shiraz, testimony to the distinctive style and pedigree of Grampians shiraz. The perfumed nose shows primary aromas of blueberries and blackberries with gunflint, warming ... Learn MoreSeppelt St. Peters Grampians Shiraz 2019$72.00 Per item -
The Best's Bin 0 Shiraz is an Australian icon. This historic old vine Shiraz has been made at Best's for more than 100 years. It is incredibly age worthy and in the best years surprisingly approachable as a young wine. The 2017 looks ... Learn MoreBests Bin 0 Shiraz 2017$80.00 Per itemOut of stock
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Made only in exceptional vintages, the 2008 Seppelt Show Sparkling Shiraz celebrates the long history and tradition of Seppelt Sparkling wines and pays homage to this unique Australian wine style. Aged in bottle on lees for a minimum of seven years ... Learn MoreSeppelt Show Sparkling Limited Release Shiraz 2008$99.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Floral and lifted spice aromas mingle with the jubey fruit and meaty/ black olive notes. Subtle oak, cinnamon, bay leaf and peppermint fill the background. Intense and brooding flavours of cool fruits and warm spices create a plush mouthfeel around ... Learn MoreBests Old Vine Pinot Meunier 2020$100.00 Per itemOut of stock
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The iconic old Shiraz vines of Best's distilled into a bottle. This is the pinnacle of the Best's range and extremely limited. The Best's Great Western Thomson Family Shiraz is the apex wine of this famous winery. The 15 rows of ... Learn MoreBests Thomson Family Shiraz 2017$250.00 Per itemOut of stock
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