Top Scoring Red Wines

Julian Langworthy is one of the country's finest winemakers, and he believes this is the best Cabernet he makes. Hard to disagree... a seriously good Margaret River Cabernet here.

An incredible expression of Hawkes Bay Syrah from the Gimblett Gravels sub-region.

A delicious Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir packed with dense flavours, structure and personality.

Outstanding Giuseppe Cortese Nebbiolo from the incredible Rabaja vineyard - one of the most heralded in the Barbaresco region.

Trophy-Winning Cabernet Franc from one of the Yarra Valley's most stunning vineyards.

The benchmark for Australian Mataro from the oldest plantings in the world that date back to 1853.

A gorgeous rendition of Barossa Shiraz from the ancient Asbroek vineyard planted in 1864.

Arguably Australia's finest Grenache, from a modern superstar producer. Absolutely world-class.

Inspired by the styles of Southern Rhone, this blend of Mataro, Grenache and Shiraz from Tim Smith is one bold drop.

The prettiest and most sensual of the Pinot Noir clones on the Sailor Seeks Horse vineyard. Extremely limited.

One of Australia's most collectable cool-climate Shiraz, with another outstanding release.

The perfect everyday-drinking McLaren Vale Shiraz full of purity and vibrant flavours.

A bold but beautifully balanced example of Langhorne Creek Shiraz with 96 points from James Halliday.

Tessa and Jeremy's elegant, detailed, Rhone-inspired Beechworth Syrah.

A stunning cool-climate blend of co-planted Shiraz and Cabernet. Old school Australian dry red reimagined by a new generation.

Stupendous release Syrah from the Hunter. A powerful yet elegant drop from this iconic estate.

A slick and velvety Cabernet Sauvignon from Langhorne Creek, full of dark fruits and charm.

Small batch Barbera and possibly our favourite Australian example of the variety.

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

Elegant, spicy, top-class Adelaide Hills Syrah from old young gun, Michael Downer.

A superb expression of Marlborough single vineyard Pinot Noir.

A bright, tense and beautiful Pinot Noir from one of the highest altitude vineyards in the Yarra.

One of the premier Cabernet Sauvignons from Margaret River.

A powerful, complex Syrah made from the finest fruit from Swinney in Frankland River.