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Best Walking Trails in The Grampians

Did you know one of the highlights of visiting The Grampians is exploring the region’s amazing hiking trails? Located 3 hours’ drive west of Melbourne, The Gariwerd, as the area is known in indigenous culture, has been an important cultural site to local Aboriginal nations for at least 900 generations.

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2021 Dolcetto

Dolcetto, previously labelled Malbeck with a ‘k”, was first planted in the Nursery Block at Best’s in the late 1860’s, and all subsequent plantings at Best’s have come from cuttings of these original vines.

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About Great Western

Great Western is part of Central Victoria’s Grampians wine region, one of Australia’s most historic and highly regarded wine regions.

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2022 Young Vine Pinot Meunier

2021 Young Vine Pinot Meunier

This unique wine comes from our ‘Young Vine’ plantings of Pinot Meunier which were established in 1970. Although eminently drinkable now, previous examples of this wine prove that it will age gracefully for many decades if cellared correctly.

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2021 Old Vine Pinot Meunier

2021 Old Vine Pinot Meunier

The Best’s Old Vine Pinot Meunier is the ultimate wine that speaks of place, and it has a cult following, particularly in the wine community and the trade where people understand how rare this varietal planting is.

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Pinot Meunier vs Pinot Noir

Viv Thomson shines a light on Pinot Meunier – one of the oldest varieties growing in our vineyard – and explains the differences between this grape and its close relative Pinot Noir.

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2021 Great Western Pinot Noir

2021 Great Western Pinot Noir

Deep crimson with a garnet hue, this wine rounded and harmonious wine boasts fleshy red fruits with a breadth of savoury, but soft lingering tannins and pairs perfectly with pork dumplings.

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Things to Do in Ballarat

10 Things to do in Ballarat

There are so many things to do in Ballarat, but we’ve rounded up the must-see and must-do activities for your next visit. Around town, there’s an impressive array of attractions and destinations for families, couples, art connoisseurs, nature lovers and history buffs. Read on for the 10 best things to do in Ballarat.

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Our Riesling Explained

A brief run through of Riesling at Best’s, what, when, why and how? Riesling at Best’s Great Western has a long and illustrious history. Henry Best planted Riesling in our Concongella Vineyard in 1868.

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