{"product_id":"2008-bests-great-western-thomson-family-shiraz-750ml","title":"2008 Best's Great Western Thomson Family Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional and exquisite Best’s Great Western Thomson Family Shiraz stands as a significant Victorian legacy. Originally named the Thomson Centenary Shiraz, this wine made its debut in 1993 to commemorate a century of the Thomson family's presence in Great Western. It serves as a representation of Australia's heritage, featuring ancient genetic and pre-phylloxera vineyards, primarily sourced from 15 rows of Concongella clone shiraz vines planted by Henry Best in 1868.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese 150-year-old shiraz vines are cultivated without irrigation, maintaining yields at less than four tonnes per hectare, and undergo delicate hand-picking, selection, and sorting. The winemaking process involves open fermentation in small tubs, followed by maturation in new French oak (approximately 50%) and seasoned barrels for 18 to 24 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted exclusively in the finest vintage years, the original 15 rows produce limited fruit, resulting in only 300 cases of this flagship wine released during successful years. Over the past two decades, only 11 vintages have been created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis opulent and generous wine exhibits intense aromas of blackberry and roasted chestnut, complemented by cedary oak complexity, voluminous richness, and robust, gravelly tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window: 2013-2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmslanding__image-title\"\u003eTOP VINTAGES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015, 2014, 2012, \u003cstrong\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2006, 2004, 2001, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1992.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eCritic tasting note: (2008 vintage) \"Violet, hint of eucalypt; nice aromas but too sweet and confected. Too drying in the mouth to get a higher score. Old-school. Drink now or hold.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060261437675,"sku":"SK39319847","price":279.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/2004_Best_s_Great_Western_Thomson_Family_Shiraz_750ml.jpg?v=1763080078","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2008-bests-great-western-thomson-family-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}