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Best, Henry (1832 - 1913) |
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| Viticulturist | ||
| Born: 15 November 1832 Richmond, Surrey, England. Died: 27 April 1913 Congongella, Victoria, Australia. | ||
| Henry Best established the Congongella Vineyard, Great Western, Victoria and became one of Victoria's better known winemakers. |
Career Highlights |
| Born Richmond, Surrey, England, 15 November 1832. Died Congongella, 27 April 1913. Some years on family cattle stations in western Victoria; prospected on various goldfields 1851; set up a cattle sale yard at Great Western; entered viticulture 1866 on land facing Congongella Creek. Planted a wide selection of grape varieties and his vineyard was very successful, with much of his wine being exported to Britain and Europe. |
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