Best's Great Western Masterclass with Winemaker Justin Purser
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University House
Professors' Walk The University of Melbourne, VIC 3010 AustraliaRefund Policy
Description
University House Members and Guests are invited to a Masterclass with Winemaker Justin Purser from Best's Great Western.
Since 1867, Best’s has been making wines uninterrupted, striving to craft expressive, authentic regional wines in Victoria’s Great Western region. As one of Australia’s oldest and continuously family-owned and operated wineries, Best's crafts extraordinary and iconic wines of elegance and longevity. Their flagship wine, the Thomson Family Shiraz, has an 'Outstanding' designation from the esteemed Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine and Bin No. O Shiraz is rated as 'Excellent'.
Justin Purser brings extensive international experience and perspective to Best’s Wines. After graduating from Adelaide University with a Bachelor of Science in Oenology, Justin worked at Primo Estate Wines in South Australia (also the home of Joseph Wines) for three years. From there he moved overseas where he worked vintages at Peregrine Wines in Central Otago, New Zealand, well known for its premium Pinot Noir, and Azienda Brezza Giacomo e Figli in Barolo, producer of fine wines from Italy.
Bookings essential.
Members $10.00
Guests $20.00
$10.00 rebate on any wine purchase
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role in University life, providing members with a space to socialise, relax and collaborate with fellow academics, professional staff and graduate students from a wide range of disciplines.