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Top food and wine destinations on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road

Planning a trip along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road? The Best’s team has compiled a list of the best spots to dine and enjoy a glass of Best’s Wine or pick up a bottle from a wine store on your way.

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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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2020 Late Harvest Muscat

In response to consumer demand, Best’s have recreated our popular Late Harvest Muscat. This wine is made in an aromatic style with a slurpy sweetness and it is best drunk whilst it is young and fresh.

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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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Puree of Tomato and Pumpkin Soup

One of Chris Thomson’s winter warmers!

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Justin’s Warming Lamb Shanks

As the temperature drops and the nights bring an icy chill (especially in our Great Western neck of the woods), there’s nothing better than comfort food. And one of the most traditionally hearty dishes for this time of year has to be slow-cooked lamb shanks.

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The winning Best's wines 2011 Bin No. 1 Shiraz and Jimmy Watson Trophy

Best’s Bin No. 1 Shiraz Wins Prestigious Jimmy Watson Trophy

Best’s Wines 2011 Bin No. 1 Shiraz was announced the winner of the JC Watson Memorial Trophy at a dinner last night at the ZINC restaurant in Melbourne. The wine also won the Best Victorian Wine trophy and the inaugural Trevor Mast trophy for Best Shiraz in show.

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