Australia is home to some of the finest wines in the world, with regions spanning from Margaret River to Tasmania producing exceptional reds, whites, and sparkling wines.
Whether you’re looking for a bargain under $50 or a premium bottle to savour, this list features 100 of the top-rated wines, as chosen by the Halliday Tasting Team. Below, you’ll find every wine categorised by price and style, for an easy shopping guide of some of the best buys in Australia this year.
SHOP OUR TOP PICKS FROM THE HALLIDAY TOP 100 of 2024
Best Australian Red Wines Under $50
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2023 Aravina Estate Limited Release Tempranillo – Margaret River
$33 | 95 points | Jane Faulkner
"Stealthy tannins hit you when you least expect them—simply delicious." -
2021 Balnaves of Coonawarra Shiraz – Coonawarra
$28 | 95 points | Shanteh Wale
"Silky tannins and baking spices, with astonishing generosity for the price." -
2022 Bondar Wines Midnight Hour Shiraz – McLaren Vale
$48 | 97 points | Marcus Ellis
"Slinkily supple with natural tannin, dark fruit, and sour plum—exceptional." -
2021 Campbells The Sixties Block – Rutherglen
$35 | 95 points | Jeni Port
"A spice-fuelled blend with wild herbal notes and earthy intrigue." -
2022 Charles Melton Wines Domaine Sophie Claire GSR Grenache Shiraz Riesling – Barossa Valley
$38 | 95 points | Dave Brookes
"Red cherries, cranberries, and a touch of citrus blossom—gorgeous medium-bodied drinking." -
2022 Coulter Wines C2 Sangiovese – Mount Lofty Ranges
$30 | 95 points | Campbell Mattinson
"Sheeted, mouth-puckering tannins take this Sangiovese to new heights." -
2022 Dilworth & Allain Franklinford Vineyard Dolcetto – Macedon Ranges
$40 | 95 points | Jane Faulkner
"Bursts with summer fruits and tangy, minerally acidity—perfect for warmer weather." -
2022 Gertie Wines Cabernet Franc – Clare Valley
$32 | 95 points | Mike Bennie
"A treatise on cabernet franc—herbal elegance meets ripe, plummy fruit." -
2021 Kay Brothers Cuthbert Cabernet Sauvignon – McLaren Vale
$49 | 95 points | Marcus Ellis
"Signature house intensity with earthy finesse—patience required." -
2023 Medhurst YRB – Yarra Valley
$45 | 96 points | Philip Rich
"Red and black fruits with mountain herbs—a harmonious blend of pinot noir and shiraz." -
2022 Occam's Razor Shiraz – Heathcote
$48 | 95 points | Jeni Port
"Bold yet elegant with heady aromas of blackberry, aniseed, and dried cranberry." -
2023 Paralian Wines Marmont Vineyard Grenache – McLaren Vale
$48 | 96 points | Marcus Ellis
"Stunning texture with cranberry, raspberry leaf, and orange peel notes." -
2021 Penley Estate Tolmer Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra
$30 | 96 points | Shanteh Wale
"Remarkable purity of fruit with soft licorice and black sandy tannins." -
2022 Scotchmans Hill Bellarine Peninsula Shiraz – Geelong
$35 | 95 points | Philip Rich
"Elegant, medium-bodied, and persistent—an absolute pleasure to drink." -
2022 Sinapius Esmé – Tasmania
$42 | 96 points | Dave Brookes
"Vivid and vital with red cherry, cranberry, and a gamey, grilled nuance." -
2022 Spinifex Papillon – Barossa Valley
$28 | 95 points | Dave Brookes
"Fragrant, pretty, and oh-so-easy to drink—red-fruited with chalky tannins." -
2022 Taltarni Reserve des Pyrenees – Pyrenees
$32 | 95 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Spicy and dark-fruited with depth and flavour—excellent with food." -
2022 Thomas Wines The Cote Individual Vineyard Shiraz – Hunter Valley
$40 | 96 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Stylish winemaking at an astonishing price—generous and medium-weight." -
2022 Tyrrell’s Wines Estate Grown Shiraz – Hunter Valley
$40 | 95 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Perfect mid-palate density with a mix of bright fruit and savouriness." -
2022 View Wine Shiraz – Granite Belt
$40 | 95 points | Mike Bennie
"Medium-bodied with silky texture, wild herbs, and floral perfume—a sensual red."
Best Australian Red Wines Over $50
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2022 Adelina Wines Estate Shiraz – Clare Valley
$65 | 96 points | Mike Bennie
"Slimline and succulent with lacy tannins and a rugged, earthy undercurrent." -
2022 Ansted & Osicka 1970 Block Balgownie Cabernet Sauvignon – Bendigo
$60 | 97 points | Jeni Port
"A faultless cabernet, luxuriously textured with mulberries and spice." -
2022 De Bortoli Riorret Lusatia Park Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley
$50 | 97 points | Philip Rich
"Alluring wild strawberry and rosebush aromas with silky tannins." -
2023 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley
$100 | 98 points | Philip Rich
"Exotic and aromatic—densely packed yet light on its feet." -
2022 Joshua Cooper Wines Doug's Vineyard Pinot Noir – Macedon Ranges
$75 | 97 points | Jane Faulkner
"Complexity and detail, with silky, sensual tannins—an exquisite wine." -
2022 Keith Tulloch Wine The Kester Shiraz – Hunter Valley
$80 | 96 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Perfectly medium-weight with vitality, personality, and concentration." -
2022 Lake's Folly Shiraz Merlot Petit Verdot – Hunter Valley
$90 | 97 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Graceful and composed—purity, layers, and harmony personified." -
2023 Margan Wines White Label Ceres Hill Barbera – Broke Fordwich
$50 | 96 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Intense clarity of fruit with a faint savoury finish—beautifully balanced." -
2023 Montalto Estate Syrah – Mornington Peninsula
$60 | 96 points | Jane Faulkner
"Juicy and tangy with a touch of meaty reduction—savory and appealing." -
2019 Pipan Steel IX Nebbiolo – Alpine Valleys
$55 | 96 points | Jeni Port
"Elegant and vibrant with florals, cherry, and cola—an entrancing nebbiolo." -
2022 Pooley Wines Cooinda Vale Pinot Noir – Tasmania
$90 | 98 points | Dave Brookes
"Complex and captivating with blood orange, dark cherry, and gentle spice tones." -
2022 SC Pannell Old McDonald Grenache – McLaren Vale
$80 | 97 points | Marcus Ellis
"Layered with redcurrant, rosehip, and a bass note of old-vine depth—majestic." -
2022 Swinney Farvie Mourvèdre – Frankland River
$150 | 96 points | Mike Bennie
"Sinewy tannins with game meat, florals, and exceptional length—succulent." -
2018 Syrahmi La La Shiraz – Heathcote
$200 | 97 points | Campbell Mattinson
"Svelte, smoky, and kaleidoscopic in flavour—one for the ages." -
2021 The Standish Wine Company The Schubert Theorem – Barossa Valley
$125 | 98 points | Dave Brookes
"Crackling with energy and vitality—wide, commanding tannins with opulent fruit." -
2023 Thistledown Wines Sands of Time Single Vineyard Grenache – McLaren Vale
$95 | 97 points | Marcus Ellis
"Coiled, with cranberry and sumac notes—an exciting prospect for the future." -
2020 Woodlands Eleanor Cabernet Sauvignon – Margaret River
$230 | 98 points | Jane Faulkner
"Elegant and effortless with violets, bay leaf, and ferrous minerality—bravo!" -
2021 Wynns Coonawarra Estate John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra
$150 | 98 points | Shanteh Wale
"Centered and chic with dark chocolate bitters and a granite finish." -
2022 Yangarra Estate Hickinbotham Clarendon Grenache – McLaren Vale
$80 | 97 points | Marcus Ellis
"Impeccably framed fruit with sandy tannins carrying incredible length." -
2022 Yeringberg Yeringberg – Yarra Valley
$107 | 98 points | Philip Rich
"Destined to join the ranks of Yeringberg's finest—complex and harmonious."
Best Australian White Wines Under $40
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2021 About Time Echunga Chardonnay – Adelaide Hills
$38 | 95 points | Mike Bennie
"Bright, refreshing, and layered with savoury minerality." -
2022 Brash Higgins CHN Willamba Hill Vineyard Chenin Blanc – McLaren Vale
$32 | 95 points | Marcus Ellis
"Savoury, chalky, and layered with complex minerality—this wine sings." -
2022 Byrne Farm Chardonnay – Orange
$35 | 96 points | Shanteh Wale
"Crystalline length with a sensational balance of acidity and fruit power." -
2023 Clarnette Wines Riesling – Grampians
$30 | 95 points | Campbell Mattinson
"Intense fruit and a stony finish—a moreish and sophisticated riesling." -
2023 Coriole Sandalwood – McLaren Vale
$34 | 95 points | Marcus Ellis
"Vigorous acidity meets pithy minerality—dry, sapid, and deeply layered." -
2023 Eldorado Road Dreamfields Fiano – Alpine Valleys
$35 | 96 points | Jeni Port
"Seductive and layered, with white peach and grilled hazelnut—pure class." -
2023 Hentley Farm Mt Crawford Riesling – Eden Valley
$36 | 97 points | Dave Brookes
"Tight and focused with a limey tang and plenty of minerally velocity." -
2023 Hoddles Creek Wickhams Road Chardonnay – Upper Goulburn
$20 | 95 points | Philip Rich
"Complex yet affordable, with tightly wound flavours and long, satisfying finish." -
2023 Hungerford Hill Fiano – Hilltops
$27 | 95 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Textured and full, with pleasing phenolics and a zesty finish." -
2023 Lenton Brae Pinot Blanc – Margaret River
$32 | 95 points | Jane Faulkner
"Savory, citrus-driven, and tightly wound with a briny acidity." -
2023 Lowboi Grüner Veltliner – Mount Barker
$35 | 95 points | Mike Bennie
"Vibrant and quartz-like, with a chalky, mineral-laden finish." -
2023 Mitchell Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley
$28 | 95 points | Mike Bennie
"Perfumed and precise with extreme length and drinkability." -
2023 Mount Pleasant Semillon – Hunter Valley
$30 | 95 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Beautifully balanced with a limey core and excellent texture." -
2023 Ravensworth Regional Riesling – Canberra District
$32 | 96 points | Jane Faulkner
"Textural, waxy, and complex—a cracking drink." -
2023 Scotchmans Hill Pinot Gris – Geelong
$25 | 95 points | Philip Rich
"Bright, varietal, and viscous, with a fresh and energetic finish." -
2023 Silkman Grüner Veltliner – Hunter Valley
$30 | 96 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Chalky acidity and a compelling, citrus-driven palate." -
2023 Stargazer Riesling – Coal River Valley
$35 | 95 points | Dave Brookes
"Crystalline acidity and minerality push this wine forward with great energy." -
2023 Tahbilk Marsanne – Nagambie Lakes
$22 | 95 points | Jeni Port
"Youthful and bright, with honeysuckle and lemon sorbet tang." -
2023 Tar & Roses Lewis Riesling – Central Victoria Zone
$26 | 96 points | Jeni Port
"Racy precision meets lime and grapefruit zest—simply delicious." -
2023 The Pawn Wine Co. Grüner Veltliner – Adelaide Hills
$28 | 95 points | Campbell Mattinson
"Green apple and sweet spice make this a white wine worth drinking."
Best Australian White Wines Over $40
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2018 Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon – Hunter Valley
$120 | 97 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Lemon butter and smoky tones—ready to drink now." -
2022 Castagna Ingénue Viognier – Beechworth
$100 | 96 points | Jeni Port
"Dusty lemon and stone fruits, with a sinewy mouthfeel—irresistibly beautiful." -
2023 Coriole Rubato Reserve Fiano – McLaren Vale
$55 | 96 points | Marcus Ellis
"Seamless and intense with sea-salt minerality and crushed rock undertones." -
2023 Crawford River Riesling – Henty
$54 | 97 points | Philip Rich
"Ravishing aromatics and a long, dry, energetic palate." -
2023 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling – Frankland River
$58 | 96 points | Jane Faulkner
"Lime blossom and lemon curd caress the palate—lipsmacking good." -
2023 Garagiste Terre Maritime Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula
$75 | 97 points | Jane Faulkner
"Zesty citrus with perfect oak and lees balance—a spine-tingling beauty." -
2023 Holyman Chardonnay – Tasmania
$60 | 97 points | Dave Brookes
"Textural with oatmeal, white peach, and crushed stone—a long finish." -
2022 Indigo Vineyard Small Batch Chardonnay – Beechworth
$55 | 96 points | Jeni Port
"Elegant and complex with nougat, citrus, and cashew." -
2019 John Kosovich Wines Bottle Aged Chenin Blanc – Swan Valley
$58 | 95 points | Mike Bennie
"A delightful, textured white with gentle maturity and honeyed notes." -
2022 Oakridge Wines 864 Henk Aqueduct Chardonnay – Yarra Valley
$97 | 98 points | Philip Rich
"A glorious wine with orchard fruits, sea spray, and grilled cashews." -
2021 Penfolds Yattarna Bin 144 Chardonnay – Tasmania Tumbarumba Adelaide Hills
$175 | 98 points | Dave Brookes
"A picture of grace and power, with grapefruit and white peach riding on minerally acidity." -
2023 Pooles Rock Single Barrel Chardonnay – Hunter Valley
$68 | 98 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Scented peach, clotted cream, and oatmeal—simply outstanding." -
2022 Pooley Wines Cooinda Vale Chardonnay – Tasmania
$90 | 97 points | Dave Brookes
"Crystalline acidity with savory umami notes—complex and captivating." -
2023 Robert Stein Reserve Riesling – Mudgee
$60 | 96 points | Shanteh Wale
"Grace and poise, with lemon sorbet and gardenia—built to age." -
2017 Silkman Wines Aged Release SILK Chardonnay – Hunter Valley
$80 | 98 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Effortless flow with intense flavor and gentle smoky tones—just divine." -
2022 Swinging Bridge Caldwell Lane Chardonnay – Orange
$70 | 96 points | Shanteh Wale
"Meyer lemon and oyster brine salinity—savoury and seamless." -
2023 Symphony Hill Albariño – Granite Belt
$65 | 94 points | Mike Bennie
"Bright perfume and minerality elevate this compelling, complex wine." -
2018 Tahbilk 1927 Vines Marsanne – Nagambie Lakes
$48 | 95 points | Jeni Port
"Youthful and alive with quince, green apple, and lemon zest." -
2022 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay – Margaret River
$120 | 97 points | Jane Faulkner
"A millefeuille of flavour—grapefruit, lemon salt, and mouth-watering acidity." -
2022 Yangarra Estate Roux Beaute Roussanne – McLaren Vale
$67 | 97 points | Marcus Ellis
"Intense and layered with spiced pear, dried lime, and fine skin tannins."
Best Australian Sparkling Wines
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2017 Ashton Hills Sparkling Shiraz – Adelaide Hills
$60 | 94 points | Mike Bennie
"Layers of red and black berry fruit with brisk bubbles—lively and precise." -
2017 Bellebonne Blanc de Blancs – Tasmania
$130 | 97 points | Dave Brookes
"Rich citrus and brioche, dry and gracefully long—a stunning sparkler." -
2018 Chandon Terroir Single Vineyard Cuvée – Yarra Valley
$68 | 97 points | Philip Rich
"Fine mousse and bright, baked apple flavours—a class act from start to finish." -
2017 Dal Zotto La Nebbia Col Fondo Nebbiolo – King Valley
$40 | 95 points | Jeni Port
"A stunning nebbiolo fizz—bright florals, savoury notes, and incredible energy." -
2019 Daosa Blanc de Blancs – Adelaide Hills
$90 | 95 points | Mike Bennie
"Rich and toasty, with vigorous bubbles and layers of green apple and brine." -
2016 Freycinet Radenti Grand Vintage – Tasmania
$75 | 96 points | Dave Brookes
"Grilled nuts and toast with a creamy, chalky acidity—simply lovely." -
2008 House of Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged – Tasmania
$266 | 98 points | Dave Brookes
"A pristine sparkling with intense stone fruit and biscuity tones—a benchmark." -
2017 Oakridge Blanc de Blancs – Yarra Valley
$65 | 97 points | Philip Rich
"Fresh sourdough and Meyer lemon flavours—complex, crisp, and long." -
2015 Printhie Swift Vintage Brut – Orange
$72 | 97 points | Shanteh Wale
"Endless palate with blush cherries and yuzu—this is a wonder of a wine." -
NV Risky Business Prosecco – King Valley
$25 | 95 points | Jeni Port
"Lemon sorbet and fruit tingle—it’s perfect summer drinking."
Halliday Tasting Team's Top Wines
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2022 A. Rodda Smiths Vineyard Chardonnay – Beechworth
$60 | 96 points | Jeni Port
"Electrifying acidity meets flinty finesse in this taut, coiled chardonnay." -
2022 Canobolas Chardonnay – Orange
$65 | 97 points | Shanteh Wale
"A supersonic chardonnay with pinpoint acidity and salinity—breathtaking." -
2022 Joshua Cooper Balgownie Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon – Bendigo
$100 | 97 points | Jane Faulkner
"Effortlessly complex and finely detailed, with poise and length." -
2021 Koomilya JC Block Shiraz – McLaren Vale
$120 | 98 points | Marcus Ellis
"Deep, brooding, and bottomless—this is one heck of a wine." -
2023 Mulline Barrabool Syrah – Geelong
$60 | 97 points | Philip Rich
"Silky tannins and structured finesse—a beautifully crafted syrah." -
2022 Oakridge 864 Drive Block Chardonnay – Yarra Valley
$96 | 98 points | Philip Rich
"Grand cru quality with pure stone fruit and hazelnut elegance." -
2022 Sami-Odi Hoffmann Dallwitz Syrah – Barossa Valley
$95 | 98 points | Dave Brookes
"Heady concentration with powdery tannins—this wine is stellar." -
2022 Silkman Reserve Shiraz Pinot Noir – Hunter Valley
$60 | 95 points | Toni Paterson MW
"Seamless integration of shiraz and pinot, with beautifully ripe cherry fruit." -
2021 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec – Clare Valley
$65 | 97 points | Mike Bennie
"Hauntingly beautiful with silty tannins, blue fruits, and wild herb nuances." -
2022 Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 2 – Yarra Valley
$130 | 99 points | Philip Rich
"Svelte tannins and supremely balanced—an absolutely brilliant wine."