Wines & Vineyards

Digging the Dirt on Great Western Terroir

We delve into the set of environmental factors – soil, climate, typography – that make Best’s wines a unique expression of the Great Western.

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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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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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If you’ve visited Best’s cellar door, it’s hard to miss the “Best’s Wine” moniker painted in its glory across the roof of the building. How did it get there? Discover more about this tale that has its beginnings in the clouds…

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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.

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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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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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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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