Top Scorers

Sensational value for top class grower Champagne.

Exceptional ultra-premium Riesling from the Pooleys. Made from a single block in only the best years and in tiny quantities.

Sublime Premier Cru Rose raised from Pinot Noir. Pretty yet persistent. This is top-shelf.

A deeply elegant, high-altitude Barbaresco that effortlessly balances the plush warmth of the 2022 season with an ultra-fine, chalky limestone tension.

The most immediate and fleshy cru in the PdB Cru lineup, using a fantastic low-yielding vintage to wrap river-valley warmth around a deep, earthy core.

A brooding, texturally driven masterclass from a cool amphitheatre site, packed with alpine herb grip and built for long-term cellaring.

The most fragrant and silk-textured cru of the cooperative, delivering a graceful, fine-grained look at the spectacular 2021 harvest.

The ultimate benchmark of the region; a flawless marriage of structural power and refined detail from a legendary, top-tier vintage.

An iconic, southwest-facing amphitheatre site that turns out the ultimate expression of Nebbiolo finesse, perfume and weightless silk.

Brilliant value single site Pinot from the Upper Yarra.

A thoughtfully made Yarra Pinot from two neighbouring sites in Gruyere - farm-first, hands-on, and very expressive of place.

Simply one of Australia's finest wines year after year. A benchmark Margaret River Cabernet blend of the highest order.

An elegant and enchanting Cabernet Sauvignon named after one of Australia's winemaking pioneers.

Spicy, savoury Geelong Pinot Noir, with plenty of structure and depth.

Ben Mullen showcases another corner of Geelong with this truly beautiful, contemporary Pinot Noir.

A bold yet elegant flagship Malbec from Catena Zapata, showcasing the depth and finesse of Mendoza’s finest high-altitude vineyards.

Paul Dahlenburg is a big advocate for Nero d'Avola and here he is determined to showcase the variety in its purest form.

The epic King's Wood Shiraz from Yangarra. Truly McLaren Vale Shiraz at its best.

A vibrant and velvety Tempranillo/Malbec blend with beautiful aromatics and excellent structure.

Beautifully structured Martinborough Pinot Noir sitting in its peak drinking window. Sheer class.

A simply great Hunter Red, the best fruit from the vintage made into the best wine - a tribute to Mount Pleasant founder Maurice O'Shea.

A deep and broody Swartland Syrah that explodes with aromatics and spice.

A seductive & velvety Syrah from a single close planted site in Stellenbosch.

This wine is an absolute treat for the senses - if you love Muscat or sweet wines in general, this is a must have.

Incredibly intense Muscat. One of the best outside Rutherglen.

An incredibly special and complex Port from the Duoro Valley. Wickedly indulgent.

The 2024 Halliday Wine Companion Wine of the Year! One of the most exceptional value wines in Australia right now, Yangarra is the undisputed king of Australian Grenache.

A stunning single vineyard release from the talented hands of the charismatic McLaren Vale legend, Brad Hickey.

More of a multi-vintage than a non-vintage, this Champagne shows florals and chalkiness, amounting to a vivacious wine

Powerful, rich and opulent Hunter Valley Shiraz from NSW's oldest surviving Shiraz vineyard.

Single-vineyard Cabernet that screams the elegance of the Yarra Valley!

One of the more interesting Rieslings on the Canberra landscape. Limey, steely, and bracing in style.

Consistently one of Australia's most elite Grenache releases. Absolutely world-class.

A decadent fortified wine emanating form the spiritual Australian home for this style; Rutherglen.

An elegant, powerful offering of Hunter Valley Shiraz.

Exquisite vintage port from a great, historic producer. Approachable now but cellaring highly recommended.