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Best places to eat around Halls Gap, Ararat and Stawell
The northern section of the Grampians region has plenty to lure visitors, quite apart from its outstanding natural charms and historic shiraz vines. Here, you’ll find the Great Western subregion, bordered by the goldmining towns of Halls Gap, Stawell and Ararat, and home to Best’s Wines. Travellers come to explore the wonders of Grampians National Park, to taste superb reds and enjoy warm hospitality. The Best’s team likes to get out and about for a meal, a drink or a coffee with the best of them, so here’s our insider guide to the places we love.
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26/02/2020 at 2:47 PM
PermalinkSustainability initiatives at Best’s Wines
From climate-proofing their grapes and vine stocks, to recycling packaging, winemakers have been at the forefront of sustainable cultivation for some time. Here in Great Western, we’ve been putting sustainability initiatives in place for many years and we’re not resting on our laurels – we’re committed to taking the best sustainable practices into the future. Here’s an update of what we’ve done so far to meet the challenge.
Continue » 07/02/2020 at 9:31 AMBest Restaurants along the Great Ocean Road
Planning a trip along the Great Ocean Road and wondering where to head to for a food break? Wonder no more – we’ve made a list of our favourite restaurants along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road.
Continue » 05/02/2020 at 12:06 PMHow to get involved in Open That Bottle Night
Gather some friends and dust off the bottles of wine you've been saving for a rainy day. Here's all our tips on how to get involved in Open That Bottle Night.
Continue » 03/02/2020 at 3:00 PMBest Restaurants around Queenscliff
Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula is nothing short of breathtaking. A popular day trip from Melbourne with a museum to explore, spectacular views out across Port Phillip Bay and top-notch places to stop, relax and refresh. We’ve compiled a list of the best restaurants in Queenscliff and along the Bellarine Peninsula to discover on your travels. Whether your destination is Point Lonsdale, Barwon Heads or Drysdale, here’s our local foodie tips to enjoy
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Top Melbourne Wine Bars
The Melbourne wine bar scene is diverse and there are so many options to choose from. Here is a list of our favourite Melbourne wine bars to help you find a new venue to enjoy a glass or two of fine wine.
Continue » 20/01/2020 at 11:41 AMBest’s high-flying fight against frost
There are some challenges in viticulture that are hard to plan for, and the devastating black frost of 4 November 2017 was one that took its toll. Despite having frost fans set up in the vineyard, the sudden onslaught of a cold burst of air that immediately settled on Best’s Concongella vineyard wiped out a large percentage of our fruit. The resulting 2018 harvest was decimated. If you’ve not heard the story, we wrote about the impact of the frost in a previous post back in early December 2017.
Continue » 22/11/2019 at 4:30 PMTwo Best's wines in Halliday's 2019 Top 100
We were thrilled to have two Best’s Wines included in the recent Halliday Top 100, selected from the best of the best in the 2020 Wine Companion. Read on to find out which wines were included.
Continue » 19/11/2019 at 2:08 PMSparkling Shiraz & Raspberry Jelly with Clotted Cream
This festive recipe is from everyone's favourite food icon, Maggie Beer. Our sparkling shiraz is the true hero of this dish, paired with fresh raspberries for a chilled dessert that is sure to be a hit with friends and family on a hot summer night.
Continue » 02/10/2019 at 12:22 PMTop Sydney Wine Bars and Restaurants
The Emerald City is blessed with abundant natural attractions – that Harbour, that coastline, those parks. But good looks aren’t everything (even in Sydney!) and the NSW capital has long boasted a dynamic wine and food culture. From tiny bars to the iconic and special-occasion restaurants, discover a dazzling array of cuisines and seriously good wine lists compiled by committed and knowledgeable sommeliers. There’s loads to discover in Sydney.
Continue » 28/08/2019 at 3:14 PM