Grampians Wine Events
Experience the best of Grampians wine throughout the year with exclusive events hosted by Grampians Winemakers. From An Evening in the Vines at Fallen Giants in January to the iconic Grampians Grape Escape in May, each event showcases the region’s premium, handcrafted fine wines. Enjoy Grampians in a Glass in Melbourne in June, the Red Series in Ballarat in July, and the Grampians Fine Wine Festival in October—a month-long celebration of premium local wines, with events held throughout the Grampians Wine region. Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or just discovering the region, these events offer the perfect way to sip, savour, and celebrate.
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february
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Experience our Riesling! Are you a lover of Riesling? Join us for a Riesling focused tasting experience from a selected range in our Best’s Stables cellar door. Celebrate
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Experience our Riesling! Are you a lover of Riesling? Join us for a Riesling focused tasting experience from a selected range in our Best’s Stables cellar door. Celebrate Best’s Great Western Riesling recent accolades and try this wine for yourself!
$15 per person
Monday to Sunday excluding Public Holidays and Long Weekends. Bookable online and on your visit in Cellar door tasting room.
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01/02/2026 9:00 am - 28/02/2026 4:30 pm(GMT+11:00)
20feb10:00 am8:00 pmFridays in February- Stables till 8pmBest’s Wines Stables cellar open until 8pm
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Stables till 8We’re staying up late! Best’s Stables cellar door will stay open until 8pm Fridays through summer.Settle in with a
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Stables till 8
We’re staying up late! Best’s Stables cellar door will stay open until 8pm Fridays through summer.
Settle in with a glass of your favourite Best’s wine and enjoy a grazing platter with friends.
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20/02/2026 10:00 am - 8:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
26feb6:00 pm10:00 pmBoardgames and BoozeBlack & Ginger Wine Shed's Board Game Night
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Ready to roll the dice on a great night out? Join us at the Black & Ginger Wine Shed for Board Game Night — where strategy meets Shiraz
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Ready to roll the dice on a great night out? Join us at the Black & Ginger Wine Shed for Board Game Night — where strategy meets Shiraz and fun is always on the cards.
Bring your favourite game from home or dive into our stash of classics and cult favourites. Whether you’re into fierce competition or chill, wine-fuelled laughs, there’s a table (and a glass) waiting for you.
Come solo, bring a crew, or make new mates as you game the night away in our cosy Grampians wine shed. No pressure, just plenty of wine (or beer) and good times.
Hungry? Order dinner from Barney’s next door and enjoy it at the wine shed before the games kick off!
When: Thursday 26th February 2026
Time: 6-10pm
Cost: Free Entry – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
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26/02/2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
27feb10:00 am8:00 pmFridays in February- Stables till 8pmBest’s Wines Stables cellar open until 8pm
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Stables till 8We’re staying up late! Best’s Stables cellar door will stay open until 8pm Fridays through summer.Settle in with a
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Stables till 8
We’re staying up late! Best’s Stables cellar door will stay open until 8pm Fridays through summer.
Settle in with a glass of your favourite Best’s wine and enjoy a grazing platter with friends.
Order pizza with Great Western Granary
https://www.greatwesterngranary.com.au/
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27/02/2026 10:00 am - 8:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
march
07mar10:00 am5:00 pmMarch Labour Day WeekendLong Weekend tasting experiences at Best's Wines
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Reserve your Long Weekend tasting experiencesSaturday 7th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 10am – 5pmSunday 8th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 11am
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Reserve your Long Weekend tasting experiences
Saturday 7th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 10am – 5pm
Sunday 8th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 11am – 4pm
Monday (Labour Day) 9th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 11am – 4pm
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07/03/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
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Best’s Vertical Foudre Ferment Riesling TastingDATE: Saturday 7th MarchTIME: 2pm – 4pmCOST: $80 per personJoin us on Saturday 7th March
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Best’s Vertical Foudre Ferment Riesling Tasting
DATE: Saturday 7th March
TIME: 2pm – 4pm
COST: $80 per person
Join us on Saturday 7th March for a unique tasting experience, tasting through a vertical selection of Best’s Wines Foudre Ferment Riesling with Hamish Thomson.
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https://www.bestswines.com/product/vertical-foure-ferment-riesling-tasting
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07/03/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
08mar11:00 am4:00 pmMarch Labour Day WeekendLong Weekend tasting experiences at Best's Wines
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Reserve your Long Weekend tasting experiencesSaturday 7th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 10am – 5pmSunday 8th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 11am
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Reserve your Long Weekend tasting experiences
Saturday 7th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 10am – 5pm
Sunday 8th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 11am – 4pm
Monday (Labour Day) 9th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 11am – 4pm
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08/03/2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
09mar11:00 am4:00 pmMarch Labour Day WeekendLong Weekend tasting experiences at Best's Wines
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Reserve your Long Weekend tasting experiencesSaturday 7th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 10am – 5pmSunday 8th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 11am
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Reserve your Long Weekend tasting experiences
Saturday 7th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 10am – 5pm
Sunday 8th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 11am – 4pm
Monday (Labour Day) 9th March Long Weekend Tastings + Platters 11am – 4pm
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09/03/2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
april
03apr11:00 am4:00 pmEaster Friday April 3rd- Monday April 6thEaster Long Weekend at Best's Wines
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Celebrate Easter Long Weekend with us!Good Friday April 3rd Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pmEaster Saturday April 4th Long Weekend
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Celebrate Easter Long Weekend with us!
Good Friday April 3rd Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pm
Easter Saturday April 4th Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 10am – 5pm
Easter Sunday April 5th Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pm
Easter Monday April 6th Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pm
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03/04/2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
04apr10:00 am5:00 pmEaster Friday April 3rd- Monday April 6thEaster Long Weekend at Best's Wines
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Celebrate Easter Long Weekend with us!Good Friday April 3rd Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pmEaster Saturday April 4th Long Weekend
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Celebrate Easter Long Weekend with us!
Good Friday April 3rd Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pm
Easter Saturday April 4th Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 10am – 5pm
Easter Sunday April 5th Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pm
Easter Monday April 6th Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pm
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04/04/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
04apr6:00 pm9:00 pmSPECIAL EVENT - MUSEUM NIGHTBest's Wines Museum night at their underground cellar
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Best's Wines Museum nights are a rare and unique opportunity to try aged wines from the depths of our underground cellar. Guests are able to sample back vintage
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Best’s Wines Museum nights are a rare and unique opportunity to try aged wines from the depths of our underground cellar. Guests are able to sample back vintage wines before deciding on a favourite and settling in with a glass.
DATE: Saturday April 4th
TIME: 6- 9PM
COST: TBC
Entry fee is inclusive of a glass of sparkling on arrival (red or white) and four tastings of museum wines. If you would like to stay nearby, check out our blog Places to Stay in Great Western. Not a big wine drinker but keen to come along? Book a non-tasting entry ticket.
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04/04/2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
05apr11:00 am4:00 pmEaster Friday April 3rd- Monday April 6thEaster Long Weekend at Best's Wines
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Celebrate Easter Long Weekend with us!Good Friday April 3rd Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pmEaster Saturday April 4th Long Weekend
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Celebrate Easter Long Weekend with us!
Good Friday April 3rd Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pm
Easter Saturday April 4th Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 10am – 5pm
Easter Sunday April 5th Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pm
Easter Monday April 6th Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pm
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05/04/2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+10:00)
06apr11:00 am4:00 pmEaster Friday April 3rd- Monday April 6thEaster Long Weekend at Best's Wines
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Celebrate Easter Long Weekend with us!Good Friday April 3rd Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pmEaster Saturday April 4th Long Weekend
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Celebrate Easter Long Weekend with us!
Good Friday April 3rd Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pm
Easter Saturday April 4th Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 10am – 5pm
Easter Sunday April 5th Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pm
Easter Monday April 6th Long Weekend Tasting + Platters 11am – 4pm
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06/04/2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+10:00)
may
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DATE: Saturday May 23rdTIME: 6pm – 9pmCOST: $150/ $100We have set the table... Join us for dinner?Hosted by our friendly
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DATE: Saturday May 23rd
TIME: 6pm – 9pm
COST: $150/ $100
We have set the table… Join us for dinner?
Hosted by our friendly Cellar Door team, the Stables dinner offers a chance to share good food, fine wine and stories from the heart of Best’s Great Western. Members of the Thomson family often drop by to welcome guests when they’re around.
Best’s Wines are thrilled to host the Stables dinner, an exclusive dining experience in our Stables cellar door. In collaboration with local talent Jody and Co Catering, we’re presenting a carefully curated three-course menu, expertly paired with a selection of our finest wines.
With just 24 seats on our long table, this intimate wine and dining event offers a memorable culinary journey.
We are very pleased to offer a number of non-drinking ticket options for guests to join us for dinner, with non-alcoholic drinks available to enjoy.
COST: $150 wine tasting dinner ticket, $100, non- drinking ticket
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23/05/2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+10:00)
july
17jul(jul 17)5:00 pm18(jul 18)8:00 pmRed Series - BallaratBallarat Mining Exchange
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Join us for a fun-filled wine tasting adventure at the historic Mining Exchange in Ballarat, where the rich flavours of the Grampians and Pyrenees wine regions come together
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Join us for a fun-filled wine tasting adventure at the historic Mining Exchange in Ballarat, where the rich flavours of the Grampians and Pyrenees wine regions come together in one unforgettable weekend!
Meet passionate winemakers, sample award-winning reds (and a few whites too!), and discover the unique terroir that makes these regions some of Victoria’s finest. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just love a great glass of wine, the Red Series offers a relaxed, festive atmosphere with live music, delicious local food, and the best wines the west has to offer.
We are thrilled to announce that Ballarat will once again play host to the highly anticipated Red Series event, showcasing the very best of Western Victoria’s winemakers and their award-winning wines. The event will run over two days, giving attendees several opportunities to indulge in a world-class wine-tasting experience.
Taking place on the 25th and 26th of July 2025, the Red Series will be held at the historic Mining Exchange building, conveniently located just a short walk from Ballarat’s train station. The venue offers an ambient heated indoor space that perfectly complements the warm and inviting atmosphere of the event.
The Pyrenees, Grampians and Ballarat wine regions are renowned for their winemaking history spanning over 160 years, as well as their breathtaking landscapes and down-to-earth winemakers. At the Red Series, you’ll have the opportunity to sample fine wines from 17 of the region’s top wineries. Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or simply looking to explore new tastes, there’s something for everyone at this event.
Ticket Details to be advised soon – subscribe to our mailing list for updates
Session one: Friday 17th July 2026 – 5pm to 8pm
Session two: Saturday 18th July 2026 – 1pm – 4pm
Session three: Saturday 18th July 2026 – 5pm – 8pm
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17/07/2026 5:00 pm - 18/07/2026 8:00 pm(GMT+10:00)