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Beef & Walnut Tagine
Looking for some dinner inspiration? Perhaps give this Thomson Family Beef and Walnut Tagine Recipe a try.
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29/05/2018 at 1:50 PM
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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. Continue »
03/05/2018 at 10:23 AM
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Justin’s 2018 Vintage Update
2018 vintage has certainly been fast and furious. We started picking the Riesling on 22 February and anticipate that this years’ vintage will be over prior to Easter. We’ve processed over 300 tonnes in a short 2 week window. You can visualise it being like fruit Tetris, constantly shuffling bins of fruit and making room in the winery to move parcels around to keep the grapes in optimal condition as we process it. Continue »
20/03/2018 at 10:30 AM
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Family-friendly places to visit in The Grampians
A trip to Victoria’s Grampians region makes for a fabulous family affair. By car, the journey from Melbourne’s CBD to Great Western is only 250km and takes about 3 hours (read our top tips about where to stop along the way!). Continue »
14/03/2018 at 11:21 AM
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Top food and wine destinations on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road
Planning a trip along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road? From beautiful views of the rugged rocky shorelines of the Southern Ocean (don’t miss the 12 Apostles!), through to canopies of rainforest, verdant farmland and calm coastal towns, this diverse road tour is one of Australia’s most loved holiday destinations. Continue »
25/01/2018 at 10:37 AM
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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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Top Activities in the Grampians
Looking at what to do in The Grampians? The Best’s team has your itinerary sorted. Follow these tips for a memorable stay in our neck of the woods. Continue »
29/11/2017 at 10:01 AM
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Best Grampians Accommodation
27/10/2017 at 10:16 AM
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