How to get involved in Open That Bottle Night

Gather some friends and dust off the bottles of wine you've been saving for a rainy day. Here's all our tips on how to get involved in Open That Bottle Night.

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Best Walking Trails in The Grampians

Did you know one of the highlights of visiting The Grampians is its amazing hiking trails? The Best’s team members all have a favourite trail. Read on as they share their best hikes with you!  Continue »

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 »

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 »

Puree of Tomato and Pumpkin Soup

One of Chris Thomson's winter warmers!  Continue »

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.  Continue »

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.  Continue »

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 »

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 »

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 »