The History of Winemaking in Great Western

As a region, Great Western is responsible for pioneering innovation around styles and winemaking techniques. Let us tell you a little bit about the history of our local region…

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Best’s is named alongside the Best of the Best: Langton’s VII Classification

Every four years, the prestigious auction house Langton’s releases a new classification of Australian Wines which highlights the best performing, most collected, and esteemed wines, based on the wines reputation and track record at auction. Best's has featured prominently since 2005, and are now thrilled to announce an elevation to "exceptional".

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Exploring Best’s home town of Great Western

When you stop by our cellar door in Great Western, be sure to enjoy all that the area has to offer. The town has a fascinating history and plenty of attractions to explore. With a population of just 700 people, you’ll find our tiny home town nestled along the Western Highway, about 225 kilometres from Melbourne.

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Taking Best’s Wines to the world

Vinexpo is arguably the most important and influential wine trade fair in Asia. It gathers the who’s who of the wine industry and is a perfect platform for us to showcase our unique wines internationally and share stories about our history and winemaking process. Held every two years, it attracts wine importers, buyers, on-premise trade and media from around the world.

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Best Grampians Accommodation

If you have plans to stay in the Grampians any time soon, you’re in luck! The Best’s team has compiled a list of the top places to stay while you’re in our neighborhood. It goes without saying that you should include a visit to Best’s historic cellar door on your must-do list.  Continue »

Viv Thomson awarded Victorian Legend of the Vine 2017

On Friday 20 October, 2017, Best’s patriarch Eric Vivian Thomson, known as Viv Thomson among his wine industry peers and his family and friends, was announced Legend of the Vine, Victoria, at the annual WCA Royal Melbourne Wine Show Awards Lunch. Viv received his Legend of the Vine status for his service to the wine industry as one of Australia’s longest serving winemakers.  Continue »

Decanting Young Reds

Growing up in a family in which wine is the backbone of our existence has taught me a thing or two about the enjoyment of wine. One thing I’ve learned along the way is that decanting younger red wines (screw top or cork) always improves their flavour. From my experience at cellar door, holding tastings and at home, I’ve almost always seen a benefit from allowing a young red wine breathe; and the younger, more tannic the wine, the more time it needs to “breathe”.  Continue »

Dolcetto - The Mystery of our Malbeck

Dolcetto is a little known Italian variety from the north west district of Piedmont. Here at Best's it was planted in the 1870's and sold as "Malbeck" until 1982. read on for the full story.  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 »

India's Wine Region

On a trip to India in October 2016, Viv and Chris Thomson explore India's wine region  Continue »