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The Pinnacle viewing area in The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

Grampians Regional Itineraries

We’ve rounded up a selection of our favourite places to stay in Great Western. Choose from budget hotels and camping grounds to the more luxurious styles of accommodation. You’ll not be disappointed to discover the many best kept secrets of our little slice of paradise in Great Western.

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Best’s Hamill Shiraz: Inspired by a vision, with a nod to the past

Try the new Hamill Shiraz from Best’s Wines. Made from our Sugarloaf Creek vineyard in Great Western, this is a truly special wine.

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Top Six Rules for Matching Food and Wine

The subject of food and wine matching can be daunting, but with a few straightforward tips you’ll be successfully pairing like a pro in no time. The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the process!

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Decanting Young Reds

Decanting younger red wines (screw top or cork) always improves their flavour. See the benefit from allowing a young red wine breathe. The younger, more tannic the wine, the more time it needs to “breathe”.

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Harvesting Grapes at Sugarloaf Creek Vineyard with a Machine harvester

Vineyards & Winemaking

Best’s Wines is celebrated for its rich vineyard resources in Victoria’s Great Western. Get to know our vineyards and winemaking techniques with this in depth post.

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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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Top five markets in the Grampians region and surrounds

If moseying around a market on a weekend is your idea of heaven, then you’ll be spoilt for choice in the Grampians region. The local markets are a real treasure trove of delights – locals and tourists alike can be found getting to know the friendly growers, makers and sellers.

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Simply the Best – 2021 Foudre Ferment Riesling named 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Wine of the Year

The Best’s 2021 Foudre Ferment Riesling won 2023 Halliday Wine Companion of the Year. Read more about this wine and other Best’s accolades.

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A lady and man ascending the Grampians Peaks Trail

The Grampians Peaks Hiking Trail Opens

Keen hikers have long been lured to Victoria’s Grampians to traverse the region’s incredible ancient bushland and craggy peaks. Now, the newly opened Grampians Peaks Trail is posing a challenge like few others, while offering some of the best panoramic views in the country.

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