Best's Wines Great Western
Best's Wines Great Western
Best's Wines Great Western
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Founded in 1866 in the Great Western wine region of Victoria, Best’s Great Western is one of Australia’s oldest continuously family owned and operated wineries. Best’s is known to have some of the oldest vines in Australia and produces extraordinary wines with great longevity. Today, Best's Great Western draws from three vineyards, Concongella, St Andrew's, Salvation Hills at Rhymney and the newest addition Sugarloaf Creek. Henry Best’s original Nursery Block, containing over forty different varieties, and his old Shiraz and Pinot vineyards are among Australia’s most valuable viticultural resources. These are three important factors in the style and quality of Best's Great Western wines. They are elegant, mid-weight wines of great intensity and balance. Like all classic long-lived wines, age often reveals their greatest finesse. At national and international wine shows, Best's consistently garners awards and accolades.
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Warragul, Australia8 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Highly recommend a visit . Friendly expert staff will help you on a self guided tour of the old cellar and advise your selection for a great tasting . Unique cab/ sav and Shiraz plus love the bubbles selection too . Thanks Anna and team . Hope you enjoyed our Pinot !!
Written 7 December 2023
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Trops
Adelaide, Australia44 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Friends
Pros:
- phenomenal service and assistance even with the ‘non-drinker’ of the group
- casual approach to our visits and we’re able to go on a self guided tour even though we were there quite late
- delicious variety of wines, the best in the region
Cons:
- while the tour option was great, being self guided it’s a bit hard in a group setting as you all have to read off the paper
- some of our group felt very rushed once 5pm clocked over
Overall though, my top pick of wines for the region, and we tried our fair share. I was suitably impressed by the service and offer of soft drink for the non drinker. The staff did all they could to accommodate us and make us feel welcome.
Nice volume of music to help the atmosphere too. Not my exact taste in wines, but left with the most we had from any winery! Certainly recommend.
- phenomenal service and assistance even with the ‘non-drinker’ of the group
- casual approach to our visits and we’re able to go on a self guided tour even though we were there quite late
- delicious variety of wines, the best in the region
Cons:
- while the tour option was great, being self guided it’s a bit hard in a group setting as you all have to read off the paper
- some of our group felt very rushed once 5pm clocked over
Overall though, my top pick of wines for the region, and we tried our fair share. I was suitably impressed by the service and offer of soft drink for the non drinker. The staff did all they could to accommodate us and make us feel welcome.
Nice volume of music to help the atmosphere too. Not my exact taste in wines, but left with the most we had from any winery! Certainly recommend.
Written 30 April 2023
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Hi tjtrops, thank you for your great review, we really appreciate your positive and constructive feedback and were glad to hear your enjoyed our wines. We are currently in the process of preparing some larger signage to place along the underground cellar walk to make it easier for all to enjoy the tour. Next time you visit these should be in place. We hope to see you again in the future! Many thanks from the entire team at Best's Wines.
Written 11 May 2023
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Jocelyn F
Drysdale, Australia15 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
Loved visiting Best’s wines today. The ambience , history and beauty of the place is as good as the wine (incredible).
Michelle looked after us impeccably, she was as engaging as she was knowledgeable about the family, wines and vineyard. Even my 12 year old enjoyed it - thanks Michelle !
Michelle looked after us impeccably, she was as engaging as she was knowledgeable about the family, wines and vineyard. Even my 12 year old enjoyed it - thanks Michelle !
Written 13 April 2023
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Hi Jocelyn, Thank you so much for your wonderful review, rest assured we have passed this onto Michelle and the entire team in the cellar door. We're delighted your entire family enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again in the future. Many thanks from the entire team at Best's Wines.
Written 11 May 2023
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JennyJ150164
Melbourne, Australia135 contributions
Jan. 2023
We’ve had the most enjoyable afternoon at Bests Winery. We had the pleasure of meeting Viv the patriarch of the family, a beautiful 80 yo gentleman that had so much family history to share. We did the "free" wine tasting paired with a charcuterie board filled with delicious local produce. Ended up purchasing a bottle of their Dolcetto and Sparkling Shiraz.
Written 26 January 2023
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Hi Jenny,
Thanks so much for your review and what a treat to meet Viv! So happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. From the entire team at Best's Wines we are most grateful.
Written 2 February 2023
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Vicki G
Brighton, Australia40 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Couples
Had a lovely tasting at Bests. The Cellar Door is presented really well with a warm and friendly ambience although we didn’t like the underground cellar but each to their own. Very interesting range of well made wines presented very professionally. Thanks Carly for a very informative tasting highly recommend to anyone visiting Great Western.
Written 30 August 2022
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Hi Vicki, thank you so very much for your wonderful review! I have passed this onto the team, especially Carly. From all of us here at Best's Wines, thanks again.
Written 15 September 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,864 contributions
May 2022
Best's Wines Great Western is one of Australia's oldest family owned and operated wineries, dating from 1866. The famous nursery block was originally planted in the late 1860s by Henry Best and family. It is home to more than 40 grape varieties -- some white, some red and some unnamed. Best's wines are long-lived and develop great finesse. If you are visiting the Grampians wine region, you should take the chance to visit this historic winery.
Written 11 May 2022
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Thanks so much Jeffry, love this review. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit. From the entire team at Best's Wines.
Written 29 May 2022
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Sonja B
Kiama, Australia131 contributions
Mar. 2022
We enjoyed a walk through the underground caves first, which provided a good understanding of Best's history. Our tasting was good and the assistant very knowledgable. Loved the wines.
Written 6 April 2022
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Thank you for the excellent review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your visit to our special part of the world. From the entire team at Best's Wines.
Written 28 April 2022
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SuzieLee71
Brisbane, Australia5,104 contributions
Mar. 2022
We popped in for a quick wine tasting at this picturesque winery and ended up spending almost 2 hours there. We took the self-guided cellar tour which took us through a network of some super interesting underground cellars. The wines are really good quality so we had a really enjoyable wine tasting.
Written 2 April 2022
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Hi Suzie,
Thank you for the wonderful review and photos. So happy to hear you enjoyed your experience and stayed longer than expected. From the entire team at Best's Wines, Thanks again!
Written 28 April 2022
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Wendy F
3 contributions
Mar. 2022
Informative and relaxed wine tasting experience with delicious food sitting in the leafy garden with friends and the pooch. Don't miss the tour of the cellar - so cool.
Written 28 March 2022
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Hey Wendy, thanks so much for your wonderful review. So glad to hear you enjoyed your visit, especially with your 4-legged friend. From the entire team at Best's Wines.
Written 28 April 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,864 contributions
Dec. 2021
Great Western is one of Australia's oldest wine regions, it's near the Grampians. Best's is one of the oldest wineries in the Great Western region, They make a variety of wines. You can do a tasting at the cellar door. Best's are a winery for the oneophiles, it's one of Victoria's most famous wineries.
Written 24 December 2021
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Hi Jeff,
Thank you so much for your fabulous review! We're so happy you enjoyed your visit. From the entire team at Best's Wines!
Written 1 February 2022
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398622468
Foshan, China
is there any restaurant in Best's winery?
Best's Wines
Great Western, Australia
At last I have managed to reach you. There are a couple of places in Great Western within 2 minutes of us. Salingers Café and The Great Western Hotel. Both located on the main Highway going through town.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Best's Wines Great Western
- Best's Wines Great Western is open:
- Sun - Sun 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Mon - Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Hotels near Best's Wines Great Western:
- (2.18 km) Great Western Motel
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- (10.69 km) Motel Stawell
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- Restaurants near Best's Wines Great Western:
- (2.18 km) Salingers
- (2.22 km) Great Western Hotel
- (1.92 km) Great Western Shop
- (2.69 km) Fer&co Garden Cafe
- (9.75 km) Chris ‘n’ Di’s Pies and Cakes