Wines & Vineyards

Blanc de Noir Cuvée: The Inspiring Story

Visionary or crazy? Time will only tell how our Managing Director Ben Thomson’s latest project, Blanc de Noir Cuvée, will go down in our history books. For now, we’re calling the idea one of his finest. Read on to find out the history of innovative winemaking at Best’s and to learn more about the newest wine in our family, Blanc de Noir Cuvée.

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Grampians Wine – Cellar doors

Wineries in the Grampians are set amongst stunning landscapes, with vineyards often nestled at the foothills of the majestic Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. The combination of lush vineyards against a backdrop of rugged mountain ranges creates a breathtaking and serene setting for a wine tasting experience.

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Best’s Hamill Shiraz: Inspired by a vision, with a nod to the past

Try the new Hamill Shiraz from Best’s Wines. Made from our Sugarloaf Creek vineyard in Great Western, this is a truly special wine.

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Hamish Thomson Best's Wines masterclass via zoom

Best’s Wines Zoom Masterclasses

Keen to visit our winery but can’t find the time? We get it, and for those of you who are unable to visit us in person, Best’s Wines are excited to offer virtual tasting masterclasses for groups of 10 – 100 guests.

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Harvesting Grapes at Sugarloaf Creek Vineyard with a Machine harvester

Vineyards & Winemaking

Best’s Wines is celebrated for its rich vineyard resources in Victoria’s Great Western. Get to know our vineyards and winemaking techniques with this in depth post.

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The history of Bin No. 0 Shiraz

The evolution of Bin No. 0 began more than 150 years ago when Henry Best planted vines at the Concongella Vineyard in 1868.

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Bottle of Best's Wines Great Western Riesling

2022 Great Western Riesling

The Riesling vines from Great Western produce flavoursome, elegantly structured, spectacularly age-worthy Rieslings which stand confidently alongside some of the most outstanding Australian examples of the variety.

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The World’s Oldest Pinot Noir Vines?

We’re putting the question out there, does Best’s Wines in Great Western have the world’s oldest Pinot Noir vines? With our vineyard planted in 1868 there’s certainly some pedigree at play.

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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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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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Reviews from our 2021 Tasting Panel

The Best’s Tasting Panel gives many wine lovers the chance to explore wines across the broader Best’s collection, tasting new products which, they may previously not have discovered. Whilst we love the commentary from industry professionals, we also love reading some of the highlights from our loyal customers.

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All you need to know about Shiraz

It’s fair to say it’s our favourite grape varietal, and whether you call it shiraz or syrah there’s lots to love about this distinctive red wine. We’ve been making shiraz in our home of Great Western, Victoria for over five generations.

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