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The Halliday Wine Companion has revealed its eagerly awaited Top 100 Wineries for 2023.
Curated by chief editor Campbell Mattinson, this list is a testament to the unparalleled excellence of Australian wineries and serves as a guide for wine enthusiasts across the country.
As Mattinson puts it, these are the wineries that ensure “you’ll always drink well.”
Oakridge from the Yarra Valley clinched the coveted top position. Hot on its heels was South Australia’s Yangarra, celebrated for its trailblazing wines. Other notable mentions include Margaret River’s Cullen Wines and the Hunter Valley’s Tyrrell’s Wines, both of which secured spots in the top 10.
The selection process was rigorous, with a specific set of criteria ensuring a level playing field for all contenders. Factors like recent submissions to the Companion, consistent quality, high-scoring wines, and overall consistency played pivotal roles in the final decision.
Mattinson emphasized the significance of the producers, stating, “Vineyards, varieties, vintages, and sub-regions are vital, but the decision-makers in the process are often the deciding factor.” He further added, “This list represents producers who understand that they owe their success to the consumers and are willing to put their reputation on the line with every wine they release.”
Victoria emerged as the dominant region with 42 wineries on the list, including 15 from the Yarra Valley. South Australia followed with 28 wineries, Western Australia with 13, Tasmania with nine, and New South Wales with eight.
To commemorate this achievement, select winners from the Top 100 Wineries will embark on a tour to Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne next month. This tour will offer wine aficionados a unique opportunity to sample these award-winning wines and immerse themselves in the pinnacle of Australian wine craftsmanship.
THE TOP 100
1. Oakridge
2. Yangarra
3. Mount Pleasant
4. Giant Steps
5. By Farr
6. Grosset
7. Cullen
8. Tyrrell’s
9. Bindi
10. Mount Mary
11. Giaconda
12. Henschke
13. Penfolds
14. Yarra Yering
15. Hoddles Creek Estate
16. Chatto
17. Coldstream Hills
18. House of Arras
19. Adelina
20. Yeringberg
21. Wynns Coonawarra Estate
22. Yabby Lake
23. Clonakilla
24. Gembrook Hill
25. Vasse Felix
26. Bass Phillip
27. Yalumba
28. Bannockburn
29. Tapanappa
30. Sorrenberg
31. Bleasdale
32. Serrat
33. Pooley
34. Tolpuddle
35. Dappled
36. Dr. Edge
37. Leeuwin Estate
38. Mulline
39. Penley Estate
40. Gentle Folk
41. Deep Woods Estate
42. Frankland Estate
43. Joshua Cooper
44. Xanadu
45. Place of Changing Winds
46. Murdoch Hill
47. Craiglee
48. Cherubino
49. Montalto
50. Hickinbotham
51. Seville Estate
52. Bondar
53. Bekkers
54. L.A.S Vino
55. Curly Flat
56. Savaterre
57. Collector Wines
58. Brokenwood
59. Stella Bella
60. Shaw + Smith
61. Neldner Road
62. Pepper Tree
63. De Bortoli (Yarra Valley)
64. Garagiste
65. Paringa Estate
66. Domenica
67. Stargazer
68. Crittenden Estate
69. Mayer
70. Flametree
71. Rieslingfreak
72. Castle Rock
73. Torbreck
74. Eldorado Road
75. Delamere Vineyards
76. Wantirna Estate
77. Eastern Peake
78. Juniper
79. Spinifex
80. Head Wines
81. Traviarti
82. The Story
83. Stefano Lubiana
84. Alkina
85. Scotchman’s Hill
86. Seppeltsfield
87. Best’s
88. Swinney
89. Mount Langi Ghiran
90. Parker Coonawarra Estate
91. Thomas Wines
92. Dalwhinnie
93. Paul Osicka
94. Ricca Terra Farms
95. Sailor Seeks Horse
96. Nick O’Leary Wines
97. Rochford
98. Two Hands
99. MMAD
100. Mordrelle
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