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Exploring Best’s home town of Great Western

When you stop by our cellar door in Great Western, be sure to enjoy all that the area has to offer. The town has a fascinating history and plenty of attractions to explore.

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Lamb with Salsa Verde

This recipe usually takes two people to cook, Chris and Viv Thomson, Viv being the grill expert, and Chris being undisputed kitchen queen.

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Taking Best’s Wines to the world

Vinexpo is arguably the most important and influential wine trade fair in Asia. It gathers the who’s who of the wine industry and is a perfect platform for us to showcase our unique wines.

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Best’s Wines: The little known grapes in our Nursery Block

The Nursery Block at Best’s Wines has always been one of our treasured vineyards, and it is incredibly unique even on a global level. This block is a 1.2-hectare vineyard believed to feature the most extensive pre-phylloxera plantings in Australia, and possibly the world.

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Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks

This lamb shank recipe is winter comfort food at its best. Chris Thomson still uses an old Pyrex 250ml cup measure that belonged to Grandma Thomson. Chris’s tips? Before adding the wine, bring it to the boil (the alcohol evaporates!) and it will impart a more mellow flavour. Cook and enjoy this dish with Best’s Bin No. 1 Shiraz.

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Beef & Walnut Tagine

Looking for some dinner inspiration? Perhaps give this Thomson Family Beef and Walnut Tagine Recipe a try.

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Top food and wine destinations on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road

Planning a trip along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road? The Best’s team has compiled a list of the best spots to dine and enjoy a glass of Best’s Wine or pick up a bottle from a wine store on your way.

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At the mercy of Mother Nature – The impact of Black Frost on our Best’s Vineyards

There’s nothing like the whim of Mother Nature to remind the owners of a winery that they’re in the business of agriculture.

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2020 Late Harvest Muscat

In response to consumer demand, Best’s have recreated our popular Late Harvest Muscat. This wine is made in an aromatic style with a slurpy sweetness and it is best drunk whilst it is young and fresh.

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Viv Thomson awarded Victorian Legend of the Vine 2017

On Friday 20 October, 2017, Best’s patriarch Eric Vivian Thomson, known as Viv Thomson among his wine industry peers and his family and friends, was announced Legend of the Vine, Victoria, at the annual WCA Royal Melbourne Wine Show Awards Lunch. Viv received his Legend of the Vine status for his service to the wine industry as one of Australia’s longest serving winemakers.

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Puree of Tomato and Pumpkin Soup

One of Chris Thomson’s winter warmers!

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Justin’s Warming Lamb Shanks

As the temperature drops and the nights bring an icy chill (especially in our Great Western neck of the woods), there’s nothing better than comfort food. And one of the most traditionally hearty dishes for this time of year has to be slow-cooked lamb shanks.

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OUR 2024 HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION RESULTS ARE IN! SEE THE WINES

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OUR 2024 HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION RESULTS ARE IN!