Best's Great Western

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Dubbed by James Halliday as one of Australia’s best-kept secrets, Best’s Wines in Great Western Victoria is home to vines dating back to 1867. Today Best’s winemaking team of Adam Wadewitz and Viv Thomson are on fine form keeping this revered name among the top echelon of Australian wine producers. Henry Best was a butcher turned winemaker during the Victorian Gold Rush. With the help of local miners, he built the original Best’s winery and cellars that are still in use today. With a meticulous approach to sourcing only the finest grapes for winemaking, Henry’s vineyard soon prospered gaining him much acclaim as far as England and throughout Europe. Upon Henry’s death in 1920, his son Charles sold the business to Frederick Thomson. Under the careful eye of fourth generation wine producer, Viv Thomson, Best’s celebrated winemaking legacy continues today. Best’s is comprised of three vineyards: the original Concongella at Great Western, St Andrew’s at Lake Boga and Salvation Hills at Rhymney Reef with vine ages from 5-135 years. From these sites, the Best’s Great Western range of wines is made. This range encompasses three tiers across various price points: Icon Range, including the Thomson Family Shiraz, Great Western Range and Regional Selection. Despite the long history at Best’s winemakers Viv Thomson and Adam Wadewitz still remain committed to improving quality where possible through work both in the vineyard and the winery. It is their vision that each wine produced expresses the vineyard, vintage and region.

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wine type	Name, Type, Locale	Year
White - Sparkling	Best's Great Western C.M.T. Méthode Traditionnelle (View Label Image) White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2016
White - Sparkling	Best's Great Western Concongella Blanc de Blancs White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2016 2013 2005
White - Sparkling	Best's Great Western Concongella Cuvee White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2023 2012 2005 1990
White - Sparkling	Best's Great Western Shiraz Blanc de Noir (View Label Image) White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2023
Red - Sparkling	Best's Great Western Shiraz Late Disgorged Concongella Vineyard (View Label Image) Red - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2013 2012
Red - Sparkling	Best's Great Western Shiraz Late Disgorged Sparkling Shiraz (View Label Image) Red - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2011
Red - Sparkling	Best's Great Western Sparkling Shiraz (View Label Image) Red - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007 2006 2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 1991 1986 1981 1980
Rosé	Best's Great Western Grenache Trial Rose V24B Rosé, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2004
Rosé	Best's Great Western Rosé (View Label Image) Rosé, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2012 2011 2010 2008 2006 NV
White	Best's Great Western (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2023 2018
White	Best's Great Western Blanc Concongella Vineyard (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016 2014 2013 2012 2011
White	Best's Great Western Chardonnay White, Australia, Victoria	NV
White	Best's Great Western Chardonnay (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2003 2001 2000 1997 1996 1990 1987 1986 1985
White	Best's Great Western Chardonnay 'Reach' White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2006
White	Best's Great Western Chardonnay Concongella Vineyard (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2015 2006 2005 1999 1998 1995 1990
White	Best's Great Western Chardonnay Grampians White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2013 2010 2009
White	Best's Great Western Chardonnay Kindred Spirits White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2003
White	Best's Great Western Chardonnay Three Vineyards White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2011
White	Best's Great Western Chardonnay VIC (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria	2011 2010
White	Best's Great Western Chasselas White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	1990
White	Best's Great Western Chasselas Hock No 0 White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	1975
White	Best's Great Western Chenin Blanc (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2008 2004
White	Best's Great Western Concongella (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2013 2011
White	Best's Great Western Concongella Blanc (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2021 2020 2019 2017 2016 2014
White	Best's Great Western Concongella Vineyard White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2012
White	Best's Great Western Gentle Blend (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2018 2017 2016
White	Best's Great Western Grampians Syrah Blanc (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2023
White	Best's Great Western Hock No. 0 Rhine Riesling Concongella Vineyard (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	1985 1975
White	Best's Great Western Pinot Gris (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2018 2016 2011
White	Best's Great Western Riesling (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999 1980
White	Best's Great Western Riesling Concongella Vineyard (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2005 2002 2001 2000 1998 1997 1996
White	Best's Great Western Riesling Foudre Ferment (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
White	Best's Great Western Riesling Henty (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Henty	2022
White	Best's Great Western Riesling House Block (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2022 2021 2019 2017 2016 2013 2010
White	Best's Great Western Riesling Trevor Mast Tribute (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2012
White	Best's Great Western Sauvignon Blanc White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2011
White	Best's Great Western Sauvignon Blanc VIC White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria	2011
White	Best's Great Western Syrah (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2023
White - Off-dry	Best's Great Western Riesling E.V.T 51 (View Label Image) White - Off-dry, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2012
White - Off-dry	Best's Great Western Riesling House Block (View Label Image) White - Off-dry, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2010
Red	Best's Great Western Red, Australia, Victoria	2009 1964
Red	Best's Great Western Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2006
Red	Best's Great Western 13 Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2017 2016
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Franc (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2021 2020 2017 2016 2006 2004 2001 2000
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Franc Concongella Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2021 2004 2000
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Merlot (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2012 2010 2009 2005 2004
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Merlot Gold Rush Swan Hill (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria	2016
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Merlot St Andrews Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2006 1980
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Merlot Thirteen Acre Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2002
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006 2005 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1990 1988 1987 1984
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon 13 Acre Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2017 2016 2013 2012 2006 2005 2001
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon Bin No 0 (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2012 1998 1992 1990 1989
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon Concongella Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2000 1998 1997 1995 1994
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon Grampians (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2021 2016 2015 2010 2009 2008 2006 2004 2001 1998 1994
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	1990
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Grampians Range (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2017 2016 2015 2013 2012 2011 2010
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon St. Andrew's (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2003 1983
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon VIC Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2011
Red	Best's Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon Victoria Red, Australia, Victoria	2006 2004 2003 2001 1999 1998 1988
Red	Best's Great Western Cellar Blend Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	NV
Red	Best's Great Western Concongella Vineyard Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2000
Red	Best's Great Western Dolcetto (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2021 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2005 2004 2001 2000 1998 1996 1994 1969
Red	Best's Great Western Dolcetto Concongella Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2011 2009 1996
Red	Best's Great Western Dry Red Nursery Block (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016 2012 2011
Red	Best's Great Western Grampians Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2010 2005
Red	Best's Great Western Grampians Range (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2015
Red	Best's Great Western Grampians Shiraz-Cabernet (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2016 2011 2010
Red	Best's Great Western Grenache Pomegrenache (View Label Image) Red, Australia, New South Wales / Victoria, Swan Hill	2017
Red	Best's Great Western LSV Shiraz Viognier (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Red	Best's Great Western Merlot (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2003 2002 2001 2000 1998 1997 1993
Red	Best's Great Western Merlot Concongella Vineyard Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	1995
Red	Best's Great Western Merlot Kindred Spirits (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2001 2000
Red	Best's Great Western Merlot Salvation Hills Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2005
Red	Best's Great Western Nursery Block Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2017 2016 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Red	Best's Great Western Nursery Block Dry Red Concongella Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2021 2019 2017 2013 NV
Red	Best's Great Western Nursery Block Grampians Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2011 2011
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Meunier (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2021 2020 2019 2017 2016 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1994 1993 1992 1991 1989 1988 1987 1986 1984 1982 1981 1980
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Meunier 1860's vines (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2006 2004 2000 1994
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Meunier Bin No 0 (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Meunier Old Vines (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2005 2004 2003 2001 1999 1998 1997 1996 1994 1993 1992 1991 1975 1972 1967
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir Concongella Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2022 2019 2017 2016 2014 1991 1990 1989 1988 1982
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Meunier Young Vine (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2023 2022 2021 2020 2016 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2004
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Meunier.Noir (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2014 2001
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Meunier/Noir (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2019 2017 2014 2012 2011 2001
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Noir (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2023 2022 2021 2018 2011 2000
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Noir (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2006 2004 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1994 1992
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Noir 1868 Plantings PSV 141 (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2017 2014
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Noir Concongella Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2009 2008 2006 2004 1998 1995
Red	Best's Great Western Pinot Noir Old Clone (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2017 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria	2010
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2017 2016 2015 2014 2009 2007 2006 2005 2004 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1991 1990 1986 1981 1980
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz 1866 (View Label Image) Red, Australia, New South Wales / Victoria, Swan Hill	2018
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Bart's Block 1966 Vines (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2017
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Bin 80C Claret Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	1964
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Bin No 0 (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1976 1972 1971 1970 1967 1965
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Bin No 1 (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1997 1988
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Cellar door project (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2015
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Centenary Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley	1996
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Concongella Vineyard Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2003 1998 1997 1980
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Gold Rush Swan Hill (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria	2016
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Grampians Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2017 2016 2007 2004 1994
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Grampians Range (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2011 2010
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Great Western (View Label Image) Red, Australia	2018 2017 2016 2015 2013 2012 2010 2009 2007 2001 2000 1997 1991
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Great Western Bin 0 Concongella Vineyard Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2006
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Great Western F.H.T. (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2000 1999
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Great Western F.H.T. Concongella Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2001 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Hamill (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2020 2019
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Hermitage Concongella Vineyard Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	1987 1985 1978 1977 1976
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz LSV (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Nouveau (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2016
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Nursery Block Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2004
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Sparky's block Great Western (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2014
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Thomson Centenary (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	1992
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Thomson Family (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2020 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2006 2005 2004 2001 2000 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Three Vineyards Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2009
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz VIC (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria	2011 2009
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz Victoria Shiraz (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2009 2008 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 1986
Red	Best's Great Western Shiraz White Gravels Hill (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2021 2020 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Red	Best's Great Western The Concongella (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2013
Red	Best's Great Western Three Vineyards Grenache-Shiraz Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2010
Red	Best's Great Western VIC (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria	2011 2010 2009
Red	Best's Great Western Young Vines Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier Red, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Great Western	2014
White - Sweet/Dessert	Best's Great Western Moscato White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2009 2007
White - Sweet/Dessert	Best's Great Western Muscat White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2004 NV
White - Sweet/Dessert	Best's Great Western Muscat Fine Old Muscat (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	NV
White - Sweet/Dessert	Best's Great Western Muscat Late Harvest (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, Victoria	2020 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1997 NV
White - Sweet/Dessert	Best's Great Western Muscat Late Harvest St. Andrew's White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2009 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1999
White - Sweet/Dessert	Best's Great Western Muscat Liqueur Muscat (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	NV
White - Sweet/Dessert	Best's Great Western Muscat Liqueur Swan Hill (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, New South Wales / Victoria, Swan Hill	NV
White - Sweet/Dessert	Best's Great Western Muscat Liqueur Tokay White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	NV
White - Sweet/Dessert	Best's Great Western Tokay Liqueur Tokay White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	NV
White - Sweet/Dessert	Best's Great Western Traminer Late Harvest (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, Victoria	1993
White - Fortified	Best's Great Western Muscadelle Aged Muscadelle (View Label Image) White - Fortified, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	NV
Red - Fortified	Best's Great Western 'Royal Reserve' (View Label Image) Red - Fortified, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	NV
Red - Fortified	Best's Great Western Shiraz St Andrews Red - Fortified, Australia, Victoria	2006 2003
Red - Fortified	Best's Great Western St Andrews (View Label Image) Red - Fortified, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2003 1997 1988 1983 1975
Red - Fortified	Best's Great Western Vintage Port (View Label Image) Red - Fortified, Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians	2005 2003 1991 1988 1979 1977