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Winemaker Justin Purser Celebrates 10 Years with Best’s Wines
In the long history of Best’s, only six non-family members have served as our winemaker. All others have been either a Thomson or a Best. So, it’s a significant milestone for one of these few, our current winemaker Justin Purser, to celebrate 10 years’ tenure. Continue »
08/10/2021 at 11:45 AM
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How to get involved in Open That Bottle Night
This is your invitation to join in the global celebrations that are Open That Bottle Night. Great wine is made to be shared. And one of the most fulfilling parts of belonging to the wine industry is hearing the stories of people opening those bottles with friends.
Continue » 10/02/2021 at 2:00 PM
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A fitting tribute to our beloved Chris Thomson
There’s an old saying that “behind every great man is a great woman” and that’s certainly the case with Viv and Chris Thomson. In the 100th year that the Thomson family has been custodian of Best’s wines, we thought it was fitting to pay tribute to our beloved Chris. She’s very much the fabric of our winery and the local Great Western community.
Continue » 07/10/2020 at 2:22 PM
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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. Continue »
08/12/2017 at 11:50 AM
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Places to stop between Melbourne and The Grampians
The road trip between Melbourne and The Grampians is coloured with so many great diversions, from cafes and dining options, historic towns and landmarks and plenty of amazing scenery as you go. Here are Best’s team members’ top spots to stop along the way from Melbourne to The Grampians. Continue »
08/12/2017 at 10:14 AM
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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. Continue »
05/12/2017 at 1:23 PM
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Cellar Door Project Shiraz
The question was asked, "How Do Grapes Get Into The Bottle?" The Cellar Door staff where then involved with the hands on task of making a wine from start to finish. Continue »
09/03/2017 at 11:26 AM
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Best’s Patriarch Viv Thomson receives OAM in Queen's Birthday Honours
“While I’m honoured to receive the award, my wife and long-suffering family have been great contributors to the success of the business and my own endeavours. You don’t win these awards on your own. All our achievements have been a joint effort.” Continue »
13/06/2014 at 3:20 PM
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Making white wine from Shiraz… it can be done: Viv Thomson’s tribute to Trevor Mast
It was with much sadness that we lost a great friend earlier in the month with the passing of Trevor Mast. Trevor was the first winemaker employed by Best’s in 1975 and a big part in building the reputation of Shiraz from the Grampians on a global scale. Here’s a short tribute from our Chairman Viv Thomson commenting on the life and times of a great friend. Continue »
Comments (1)Best’s Wines Announces New Winemaker: Justin Purser
Best’s Wines today announced that Justin Purser has joined the Best’s Wines’ team as Winemaker. This appointment continues the Best’s tradition of winemakers working closely with the Thomson Family to produce the finest wines that Great Western can offer. Current winemaker, Adam Wadewitz, will be leaving Best’s to pursue other opportunities in the region in early 2012. Continue »