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Best’s Bin No. 1 Shiraz Turns 21: Join the Celebrations

Celebrating 21 vintages of Best’s popular Bin No. 1 Shiraz. Sourced from Great Western, this medium-bodied Shiraz is one of Victoria’s most popular. Try it today.

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The winning Best's wines 2011 Bin No. 1 Shiraz and Jimmy Watson Trophy

Best’s Bin No. 1 Shiraz Wins Prestigious Jimmy Watson Trophy

Best’s Wines 2011 Bin No. 1 Shiraz was announced the winner of the JC Watson Memorial Trophy at a dinner last night at the ZINC restaurant in Melbourne. The wine also won the Best Victorian Wine trophy and the inaugural Trevor Mast trophy for Best Shiraz in show.

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Hand pouring Best's Great Western Bin No. 1 Shiraz into a glass next to a dish of Cantonese beef and noodles.

Cantonese Beef recipe

another_food_blogger Gavin Sutherland wows our taste buds with an asian beef recipe to pair with Best’s Great Western Bin No. 1 Shiraz.

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The Latest Release of Best’s 1868 Old Vine Wine: The 2020 Thomson Family Shiraz

Best’s is proud to release the 2020 Best’s Thomson Family Shiraz. Our signature wine, and the winery’s most premium, only made following exceptional vintages.

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Baked Figs with Blue Cheese

Baked figs with blue cheese as an entree or side dish paired with our Young Vine Pinot Meunier or try with our new vintage Sparkling Shiraz.

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Crispy Fish Tacos

@another_food_blogger Gavin Sutherland pairs up our 2024 Blanc De Noir with his recipe.

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CMT Methode Traditionelle Sparkling wine by Best's

What is Dosage in Sparkling Wine?

What does dosage add to a sparkling wine made in the traditional method? Whether it’s sparkling white, or sparkling red, we explore all you need to know.

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UV Light Trial Drives Further Innovation In Our Vineyards

A two-year trial is underway at Best’s Great Western that is combining the use of an autonomous vehicle with UVC light to control powdery mildew. Read more about our trial using the Vertex UVEX System and the Burro Grande.

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Sparkling History – Bubbling Away

Who would have thought that our charming wine village of Great Western would become known for pioneering sparkling wines?

It all began in the late 1890s when the renowned French winemaker Charles Pierlot joined forces with Hans Irvine at Seppelt, Great Western.

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Smoked Trout and Fennel Salad with lemons

Smoked Trout with Fennel Salad

From the classic recipes of Chris Thomson, this jellied smoked trout and fennel salad recipe is full of flavour and texture. Enjoy it with friends, family and a glass of our Great Western Rosé.

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Viv and Ben Thomson outside Best's Cellar Door July 2024

Celebrating 50 Years of Best’s Concongella Cellar Door

If you’ve ever visited Best’s in Great Western, you’ll understand the charm of our Concongella Cellar Door. It is understated and quaint amongst a landscape of modern tourism experiences. But to us, it is home. This year, on 26 August 2024, we celebrate the milestone of 50 years of Best’s Cellar Door.

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Duck Breast with Sweet Potato Mash

@another_food_blogger, Gavin Sutherland pairs our Great Western Pinot Noir with Duck and seasonal vegetables.

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Jacob handsorting pinot with vintage team at Best's

2024 Great Western Vintage Overview

An overview of the 2024 vintage in Great Western. Read on for what Best’s Winemaker Jacob Parton has to say.

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