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Upcoming Events
At Best’s Wines historic cellar door in Great Western we host a variety of events throughout the year including live music, art exhibitions, guided tastings with the Thomson Family, wine blending sessions and food and wine pairing events and even virtual masterclasses and tastings available to anyone, anywhere! Plus we also attend offsite tastings, wine dinners and pop-up tastings at wine festivals and markets. Scroll down to see our upcoming events.
Salt Restaurant - Degustation
Join Hamish Thomson at Salt Restaurant in Warrnambool for a delicious 7 course degustation created by chef Matt McLeod and matched with Best’s Wines. Click the link below or call Salt Cafe and Restaurant, on 03 5562 2888 to book!
Cost: $135pp
This event is SOLD OUT
Easter Saturday at Best's Wines
Easter weekend in the Grampians is bursting with entertainment and activities for all. Here at Best’s Wines we are celebrating with live music on both Easter Saturday, and Sunday, plus the Valhalla BBQ Food Truck will be serving up delicious slow cooked BBQ.
We will be offering a single tasting experience which incorporates wines from across all our ranges. Bookings for Long Weekend tastings are essential and cost $5pp. Bookings will receive priority over walk-in customers and groups of 11 or more incur a group booking fee of $10pp, please call us 03 5356 2250 to make a booking. Our Icon Tastings (which include our flagship Thomson Family Shiraz, Bart’s Block Shiraz and Old Vine Pinot Meunier) will be available at 11am ONLY daily over Easter. We will be open from 10am-5pm across the weekend.
Where: Best’s Wines Cellar Door, 111 Bests Road, Great Western VIC
When: Easter Saturday 8th April—Smith, Giles & Lewis
Time: 12-4pm
Easter Sunday at Best's Wines
Easter weekend in the Grampians is bursting with entertainment and activities for one and all. Here at Best’s Wines we are celebrating with live music on both Easter Saturday and Sunday, plus the Valhalla BBQ Food Truck will be serving up delicious slow cooked BBQ.
We will be offering a single tasting experience which incorporates wines from across all our ranges. Bookings for Long Weekend tastings are essential and cost $5pp. Bookings will receive priority over walk-in customers and groups of 11 or more incur a group booking fee of $10pp, please call us 03 5356 2250 to make a booking. Our Icon Tastings (which include our flagship Thomson Family Shiraz, Bart’s Block Shiraz and Old Vine Pinot Meunier) will be available at 11am ONLY daily over Easter. We will be open from 10am-5pm across the weekend.
Where: Best’s Wines Cellar Door, 111 Bests Road, Great Western VIC
When: Easter Sunday 9th April – Liam Baker
Time: 12-4pm
Pyrenees Unearthed
Each year the Pyrenees and Grampians Wine regions get together for Pyrenees Unearthed. Join us for a sensational day of wine, food, local produce and live entertainment. Held along the banks of the Avoca River, wander beneath the ancient river red gums to sample a range of wines from the best Pyrenees and Grampians wineries. Local beer, cider and gin are also available along with food and produce from local makers. Of course Best’s Wines will be on site, remember this is a limited capacity event and tickets always sell out so get yours now!
Where: Avoca River Flat, Dundas St, Avoca VIC 3467, Australia
When: Saturday 22nd April 2023
Time: 11am-5pm
Cost: $75pp (children under 16 free)
Grampians Grape Escape
The Grampians Grape Escape is the biggest food and wine festival in Western Victoria and 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of this iconic non-for profit festival! It’s a weekend of regional wine, food and music you cannot miss! The event now spans both Saturday and Sunday as well as a the new Feel Good Friday with live music and food to kick off the weekend. The best of the Grampians, Pyrenees and Henty wine are all in one place along with artisan arts, food and the hotly contested, Grampians Wines Barrique auction.
Where: Halls Gap Recreation Reserve
When: 5th – 7th May 2023
Cost: From $50 (Friday only), Tasting Tickets from $105 (single day), Tasting Ticket $185 (both days)
Zoom Masterclass
Join Hamish Thomson for a very special Zoom Masterclass. Hamish with take you through the intricacies of our 2017 Cabernet’s plus our current release 2021 Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon. This very special masterclass includes three back vintage wines otherwise unavailable to purchase. It’s designed for those of you who are unable to visit us in person and will be limited to 20 tickets only. Ticket price includes four bottles of wine as listed below (750ml bottles) so why not invite some friends and family around to share in the experience!
Bookings MUST be made by 30th April to ensure your wine arrives on time. If you wish to book after this date please get in contact and we can discuss express post options.
Ticket includes:
- 2017 Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2017 Cabernet Franc
- 2017 13 Acre Cabernet
- 2021 Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon
- Free Freight
Cost: $220
Torquay Wine Store - Masterclass with Hamish Thomson
Join Hamish Thomson at the Torquay Wine Store on Wednesday 24th May for a special Best’s Wines Masterclass. Hamish will take guests through a guided tasting of 10 wines from our full range including our Icon wines, Bin No. 0 Shiraz and Old Vine Pinot Meunier. Strictly limited to 16 tickets. For more information or to book, get in touch with Mick and Sarah, 0414 388 212, info@torquaywinestore.com.au
Cost: $25
Old Vine Pinot Meunier Vertical Tasting Experience
Join us in a rare opportunity to savour Best’s Wines Old Vine Pinot Meunier with a very special back vintage vertical tasting.
The highlight: the 1967 Pinot Meunier – celebrating the first ever single vineyard Pinot Meunier made by Viv Thomson!
Experience six of our Old Vine Pinot Meunier’s from 1967 through to the current release 2021 plus a preview our 2022 Old Vine Pinot Meunier before its official release in August! Enjoy a shared plater with regional specialty cheeses and a bespoke Toulouse Salami made with Best’s unique Nursery Block Dry Red wine from The Meat Room. This event is strictly limited to 20 tickets only. Hosted by Ben and Hamish Thomson, Viv will make an appearance too!
When: Saturday 10th June, Kings Birthday weekend
Time: 2-4pm
Cost: $250pp
Templestowe Cellars wine dinner - Melbourne
Join Hamish Thomson and the team at Templestowe cellars in Melbourne for a special wine dinner featuring the best of Best’s Wines. Limited tickets available.
All dietaries can be catered for in advance, all bookings and enquiries through Templestowe Cellars.
Cost: $95pp
Templestowe Cellars tasting with Hamish Thomson
Can’t make it to the dinner? Catch Hamish on site at Templestowe Cellars on Wednesday 21st June for an opportunity to try some of our new release wines and to ask those burning questions in person. All bookings and enquiries through Templestowe Cellars.
Museum Wine Night - July 2023
Museum Wine Nights are a unique and special opportunity to sample rare back vintage wines. The ticket includes entry and 4 tastings before deciding on a favourite and settling in with a glass. We will have our pick a platter option available on the night plus live music to set the ambiance. If you want to stay nearby, check out our blog Places to Stay in Great Western. Maximum 40 tickets
When: Saturday July 15th 2023
Where: Best’s Wines Cellar Door, 111 Bests Road, Great Western, Victoria
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Cost: Entry Ticket $50 which includes 4 tastings from the Museum Wine List and a complimentary glass of bubbles (red or white) on arrival
Pick a Platter from $10-$70 (depending on selection)
Museum Wines by the glass from $15-$50
Additional Museum Tastings: $5 ea
Mr Archer Wine Bar - Wine Tasting with Hamish Thomson
Join Hamish Thomson in Torquay for a special guided tasting at Mr Archer Wine Bar.
MORE INFO TO COME
Upcoming Virtual Live Tastings with Hamish Thomson
Can’t join us in person? Follow us on Facebook or Instagram and join in one of our live tastings of our new releases in 2023. Get in touch with your questions ahead of the broadcast or ask a question in the comments during the live and Hamish will answer them.
