Top Scorers

Elegant Central Otago Pinot, with a silky palate and plenty of intensity.

A beautiful and rich blend of Barossa Shiraz and Mataro, showcasing luscious fruits and earthy savouriness.

A spicy, exotic and rich Barossa Grenache with deliciously fine tannins.

A tense and layered Sauvignon Blanc, one of Australia's very best expressions.

Complex, intricate Rose, with some spicy, savoury elements.

A beautifully balanced and supremely high quality Riesling from Tassie.

A saline-tinged and acid-driven sparkling from Orange showing lovely red fruits and a scintillating, creamy palate

Fresh, nervy and bone dry, this white sparkling from Oranges shimmers with energy. Winner of the 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Sparkling White of the Year award!

The top echelon of Xanadu Chardonnay, sourced from their oldest vineyard. Its power is underpinned by a glinting minerality and seamless length. Outstanding

Not your average Barossa Shiraz. Jason Schwarz' edgy, bunchy Meta release is in top form yet again.

An intriguing, multi-faceted Heathcote Syrah that builds and builds, gently and deliciously.

One of the country's most collectable and sought-after examples of Shiraz Viognier. Minuscule quantities available.

Premium McLaren Vale Shiraz at such a good price. Silky and complex, it's a gorgeously gentle savoury red with cellaring potential.

A fresh, perfumed and textured McLaren Vale Mourvedre, rarely seen as a single variety.

Truly stunning Grenache blend from Alan Varney - juicy and herbal and savoury.

A layered and sophisticated Marlborough Chardonnay, with purity, tension and richness in equal measure.

A powerful and rewarding one-off Central Otago Pinot Noir made to honour Rippon's co-founder - a pure delight to drink

A beautiful expression of Pinot Noir from one of the most beautiful vineyards on planet earth.

Deeply savoury and complex, this delicioso Nebbiolo is one of the most value driven expressions in Australia

Bass Phillips's well-priced estate Pinot is an excellent cellaring prospect. One of the icons of Australian wine heritage.

The finest and pretttiest of Hurley's single vineyard Pinots.

Powerful, spicy Pinot from Hurley's warmer site.

Hands down one of the country's best Rosés. Another gem from Owen Latta made from 100% Pinot Noir.

Bright and balanced, this single-vineyard Montepulciano has loads of tannin, structure and acid