Vineyards

What 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.

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The 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.

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Best’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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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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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.

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Best’s Wines: The little known grapes in our Nursery Block

The Nursery Block at Best’s Wines has always been one of our treasured vineyards, and it is incredibly unique even on a global level. This block is a 1.2-hectare vineyard believed to feature the most extensive pre-phylloxera plantings in Australia, and possibly the world.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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