REVEALED: HOW TO DISCOVER THE BEST AUSTRALIAN WINES
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REVEALED: HOW TO DISCOVER THE BEST AUSTRALIAN WINES

With so many outstanding Australian wines, how do you find the best? From boutique producers to expert-curated selections, we reveal the top ways to uncover premium drops.

By Jeni O'dowd
Mon, Mar 3, 2025 1:44pmGrey Clock 2 min

Australia is home to some of the world’s most diverse and high-quality wines, rivalling the best from Europe.

With its varied climate, innovative winemakers, and some of the oldest vines, our nation has firmly established itself as a powerhouse of premium wine production.

But with so many options, how can you find the very best bottles? Here, we reveal how you can discover Australia’s best wines.

  1. Look for Boutique Producers. Many of the finest wines come from small, independent winemakers who prioritise craftsmanship over mass production.
  2. Explore Different Regions: Each region offers something unique, from the cool-climate Pinot Noirs of Tasmania to the bold Shirazes of the Barossa Valley.
  3. Seek Out Expertly Curated Selections: Finding the right one can be daunting, with thousands of wines produced yearly. Relying on expert panels or curated selections can help uncover hidden gems.
  4. Consider Terroir and Winemaking Techniques: The best wines express their region’s unique climate and soil, with winemakers using traditional and modern methods to enhance their character.
  5. Trust Award-Winning Wines:  Wines that have been blind-tasted and judged by professionals are often a reliable choice.

Wine Selectors has been dedicated to uncovering and championing Australia’s most exceptional wines for five decades.

As the only wine retailer in Australia that exclusively offers Australian wines, it has forged close relationships with more than 500 family-owned wineries, ensuring access to distinctive and high-quality bottles.

The Wine Selectors Tasting Panel, comprising leading sommeliers, winemakers, and industry judges, blind tastes more than 6,000 wines each year. Only those scoring at least a bronze medal standard are selected, ensuring members receive only the best.

“Every panel tasting brings out new gems, and it’s great to find these wines so the consumer can learn about them too,” says Hunter Valley winemaker and Tasting Panel member Keith Tulloch.

Beyond offering wine, Wine Selectors is committed to storytelling, introducing wine lovers to the history, people, and regions behind each bottle.

Founder Greg Walls believes that wine is more than just taste; it’s about connecting with producers who share a passion for excellence.

“We’re not satisfied with big business commoditising and dominating our taste buds,” says Walls.

“The wine producers that we work with and present to our members exemplify a shared striving for excellence: beautifully crafted wines where you can taste the winemaker in each. Now that’s something we should all celebrate.”

 

 



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