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160 Years Poured In

160 Years Poured In – Share Your Story

In 2026, we are celebrating 160 years! Have you got a Best’s story to share? Perhaps a visit to the cellar door, a milestone memory or the place where you first discovered Best’s. We’d love to hear it.

WIN one of twelve 2008 Best’s Thomson Family Shiraz Magnums.

To celebrate 160 Years of Best’s Great Western we’re giving away 12 rare, 2008 Thomson Family Shiraz Magnums, valued at $1,000 each!

Between July and December every purchase of Best’s wines of $160+ made direct via our website, over the phone or in cellar door will go into the monthly draws to win.

The 13 Acre Block – Concongella Vineyard

Some blocks have a story that goes beyond the wine in the glass. The 13 Acre Block at Best’s Concongella vineyard in Great Western is one of them.

Red wine grapes on the vine

2026 Best’s Vintage Overview

A cool, late season in Great Western delivered beautiful concentration and flavour. Read Best’s 2026 vintage report and meet the team.

Fighting Back: Frederick Thomson and the Spirit of Best’s Great Western

Part Two of our 160th Anniversary Series: We share the story of the period in our history from 1920 to 1969, when the first-generation Frederick and his son, Eric Thomson, took charge.

Two bottles of Langton's Classified Best's Wines.

Langton’s Classified: Best’s Amongst Australia’s Most Collectable Wines

Learn about the Langton’s Classification VIII. Our Thomson Family Shiraz named as First Classified and Classified for Best’s Bin No. 0 Shiraz.

From Goldfields to Grapevines: The Early Years of Best’s Great Western

Part One of our 160th Anniversary Series: We begin the journey as the young Henry Best goes in search of his fortune but ends up creating something special that will see Best’s enduring legacy become one of Australia’s great families of wine.

What is a Foudre?

A foudre is a French term for a large wooden vat used for maturing, transporting and aging wine. Pronounced foo-druh, it is often used by winemakers to control the amount of oak flavour used in making wine.

Rose Sorbet

Try this wine sorbet with hints of lemon for a delicate and delicious spin on our Best’s Great Western Rose.

Image of Old Vines with Leaf Best's Wines Concongella Vineyard

Old Grape Vines: Why do they produce such special wines?

What is so special about the wine made from old vines? Having vines dating back to 1868, Best’s Great Western tells you all you need to know.

Hand pouring Best's Great Western Bin No. 1 Shiraz into a glass next to a dish of Cantonese beef and noodles.

Cantonese Beef recipe

another_food_blogger Gavin Sutherland wows our taste buds with an asian beef recipe to pair with Best’s Great Western Bin No. 1 Shiraz.

Glass of red wine next to a bottle of Best's Wines Bin No. 1 Shiraz wine.

Best’s Bin No. 1 Shiraz Turns 21: Join the Celebrations

Celebrating 21 vintages of Best’s popular Bin No. 1 Shiraz. Sourced from Great Western, this medium-bodied Shiraz is one of Victoria’s most popular. Try it today.

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