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Two Best's wines in Halliday's 2019 Top 100
We were thrilled to have two Best’s Wines included in the recent Halliday Top 100, selected from the best of the best in the 2020 Wine Companion. Read on to find out which wines were included.
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19/11/2019 at 2:08 PM
PermalinkSparkling Shiraz & Raspberry Jelly with Clotted Cream
This festive recipe is from everyone's favourite food icon, Maggie Beer. Our sparkling shiraz is the true hero of this dish, paired with fresh raspberries for a chilled dessert that is sure to be a hit with friends and family on a hot summer night.
Continue » 02/10/2019 at 12:22 PMAn Australian Tradition: Best’s Sparkling Shiraz
Best's Sparkling Shiraz is enjoyed all year round, but it's particularly great at Christmas time with roast turkey. Discover why this is such a unique Australian wine and why Best's brought it back.
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Comments (1)Tips to Cellar Wines Under Screw Cap
Hamish Thomson delves into the history of screw caps at Best’s Wines and describes why we made the switch. He also reveals handy tips to cellar your wines sealed under this closure.
Continue » 09/05/2019 at 1:53 PMDigging the Dirt on Great Western Terroir
We delve into the set of environmental factors – soil, climate, typography – that make Best’s wines a unique expression of the Great Western.
Continue » 04/03/2019 at 1:56 PMWhat Vine Leaves Can Tell Us
Have you heard of ampelography? It’s the study of vine leaves and it has been invaluable in identifying some of the grape varieties growing in our Nursery Block.
Continue » 04/03/2019 at 10:24 AMThe Secrets of Cellaring Wine
The Best’s team share their expertise on how to cellar wine to make sure your precious bottles will be at their prime in years to come.
Continue » 13/02/2019 at 12:59 PMOysters with Japanese Dressing
The fresh sea flavours of oysters tempered with the sweetness of the Japanese dressing works so well with our Great Western Riesling.
Continue » 31/01/2019 at 12:30 PMOur guide to Geelong’s top wine bars and restaurants
Our team is often out and about in the local Geelong area, where there are many long-term supporters of Best’s Wines. So we’ve done the hard work for you and unearthed some hidden treasures!
Continue » 22/01/2019 at 3:13 PMBest’s announces most significant vineyard purchase in company’s history
Best’s is thrilled to announce the purchase of the most significant investment in vineyards in the company’s 150-year history, with the acquisition of 400 hectares of premium land in Great Western.
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