One of the greatest things about the Great Western wine region is its ability to successfully grow a broad range of grape varieties. Shiraz may be the regional hero, but Cabernet Sauvignon from the area can lay almost equal claim. Best’s Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon is a fine example of the Great Western Regional style; showing rich, mocha and berry fruit with a solid mid-palate weight thanks to superbly concentrated fruit.

Vintage - Good winter rains set the vineyards up for ideal spring growing conditions that saw great flowering and fruit set. The mild summer conditions and long ripening period (with some timely small rain events), ensured that the fruit matured in near perfect conditions for harvest.

Inspired by the great Shiraz wines of the world often made with some
viognier. This wine contains Shiraz from the best elevated vineyards
in Great Western and is co-fermented with a small amount of
Viognier.
The viognier helps brighten the colour, lift the aromatics and polish
the Shiraz flavours on the palate

Our Bin No 1 Shiraz is a classic, cool climate, aromatic Shiraz, made in a style that is perfumed, spicy and peppery, yet well balanced with no overt dominance of alcohol. It’s a great match with food - particularly dishes like spring lamb. 

Made from our own and carefully chosen local grower vineyards, own Bin 1 is a true expression of the Great Western geographical area.

A real insider’s wine, or another Best Kept Secret, Great Western Riesling is aromatic and flavoursome yet structured and spectacularly age-worthy. Best's Rieslings stand confidently alongside their acclaimed South Australian cousins. The Great Western region lends itself well to producing exceptional Rieslings – its diurnal weather patterns (warm days/cold nights) work well for this varietal. Some of our original nursery plantings can be traced back to Germany, so there's a significant history and pedigree in the root stock of Great Western Riesling.

Grown on the sandy loams of the Concongella Creek and the Rhymney Vineyard sites, and occasionally from selected local vineyards, Best’s Riesling shows the intensity and finesse that are hallmarks of the Great Western region. The wine is made to show true varietal characteristics, achieved by letting the pristine fruit shine above all else. It is cold fermented in stainless steel tanks, retaining the fruit’s inherent aromatics and acidity. Balance, texture and fruit flavour make for an accessible, food-friendly wine. And while made to drink now, it will definitely age for many years to come. We can testify that Best’s Great Western Rieslings from the 1970s are drinking superbly now.

Bright citrus and apple fruit profiles with a clean and juicy plate of orchard fruits, subtle spicy oak and textural length.

A lifted nose of red and black cherries, wild strawberries, earth and spice.

A Shiraz for Pinot lovers, made by world-class winemaker Michael Dillon. 

When celebrated Victorian winemaker Michael Dhillon isn't making his award-winning Pinot Noirs that sell for $100s, he make this little number. 

Strength and authenticity of the organically farmed Original Vineyard and Bindi’s minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy

When celebrated Victorian winemaker Michael Dhillon isn't making his award-winning Pinot Noirs that sell for $100s, he make this little number.