Australia’s wineries are increasingly getting noticed and winning accolades worldwide. Which are the top wineries in the country, and what makes them so special? Continue reading to find out how 12 premium Australian wineries are raising the bar!

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

1. Voyager Estate
Notable wines: 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
USP: The winery restaurant’s Discovery Menu is an interactive dining experience, where each course represents a chapter in the story of the estate.

A bright and shining star among Margaret River’s famed wineries, the family-run Voyager Estate has Michael Wright at the helm of its affairs. This winery really knows how to engage and entertain its visitors. The estate’s Cape Dutch-style tasting room, gourmet restaurant and rose garden remain popular tourist attractions. Read more HERE.

2. Leeuwin Estate
Notable wines: Art Series Chardonnay
USP: The on-site art gallery has over 100 paintings by leading contemporary artists.

Fine wine and the arts come together to make a winning combination at the lavish Leeuwin
Estate.The estate is globally renowned for its Art Series wine labels. In fact, the winery’s ongoing association with the arts is evident from the series of concerts and exhibitions hosted on its grounds. Read more HERE.

3. Cullen Estate
Notable wines: Cullen Diana Madeline
USP: All Cullen wines are grown on a certified biodynamic and naturally powered estate.

This family-owned estate has been following biodynamic agricultural practices since its establishment in 1976. Today, the founder’s daughter, Vanya Cullen is recognized as one of the top winemakers in Australia. In fact, she was the first woman to be named “Australian Winemaker of the Year” in 2000. Read more HERE.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

4. Charles Melton Estate
Notable wines: Nine Popes – a blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre
USP: The only Australian producer of a vin-santo styled dessert wine, Sotto di Ferro.

This small winery was recently awarded the ‘Barossa Best Small Cellar Door 2016′ by Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine. Established in 1984, Charles Melton Estate has gained both national and international acclaim for its red table wines, including The Rose of Virginia and Nine Popes. Read more HERE.

5. Highbank Wines
Notable wines: Coonawarra red blend
USP: The region’s only organically certified wine estate practicing sustainable, dry-grown viticulture.

This family-run winery has been farming according to biodynamic principles for over 25 years.
The end result? Arguably one of the best Bordeaux-style reds in Australia! With two Tuscan-style cottages – kitted out with spas and fireplaces – this estate really knows how to spoil! Read
moreHERE.

6. Longview Vineyard
Notable wines: Piece Shiraz (aged in French oak), Boat Shed Nebbiolo Rosato and Riserva Nebbiolo
USP: This vineyard is one of South Australia’s leading wine tourism destinations with stunning accommodation on a 200-acre property.

A premium producer of wines and a popular getaway destination makes Longview Estate the ‘Pick of the Adelaide Hills.’ The unique micro-climate allows the winery to produce both traditional whites, as well as noteworthy reds, including the Riserva Nebbiolo and the Devil’s Elbow. Read
moreHERE.

7. Seppeltsfield
Notable wines: Tawny Port
USP: The only winery in the world to release a 100-year-old, single vintage wine every year.

Nestled in the Barossa Valley, this iconic wine estate dates right back to 1851. Visitors at the Seppeltsfield Centennial Cellar can taste Tawny Port made in the year of their birth, directly from the barrel! Read more HERE.

NEW SOUTH WALES

8. Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard and Cellar Door
Notable wines: Semillon
USP: Guests learn about the history of Audrey Wilkinson at the on-site museum.

Named after one of Australia’s wine pioneers, this winery is one of the oldest in the Hunter Valley region. Dating back to 1866, Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard and Cellar Door is a lesson in history! Besides its remarkable historic value, the winery is also rated as one of the top 10 cellar doors in Australia. Read more HERE.

9. Robert Stein Winery & Vineyard
Notable wines: Rieslings
USP: The Friends & Family Wine Club members receive personally selected wines, tasting notes and food matching ideas from the winemaker, with each wine club shipment.

This family-run vineyard and cellar door is led by third-generation winemaker, Jacob Stein, recipient of Gourmet Traveller’s ‘Young Winemaker of Australia’ award. The on-site Pipeclay Pumphouse Restaurant offers locally sourced produce, and the collection of vintage motorcycles does not cease to impress. Read more HERE.

VICTORIA

10. Crittenden Estate
Notable wines: Los Hermanos and Pinocchio
USP: Crittenden redefines the idea of a cellar door by focusing on education and experimentation.

This wine estate is known for its innovative winemaking approach. The winemakers at Crittenden are among the first in the country to embrace styles from Italy and Spain. In addition, the gourmet Stillwater Restaurant brings locally sourced, seasonal produce to the table. Read more HERE.

11. Port Phillip Estate
Notable wines: Kooyong Pinot Noir
USP: The winery uses non-interventionist practices, such as using gravity flow instead of pumps, to promote the movement of fruit and wine.

The breathtaking setting of this wine estate on Mornington Peninsula makes it a popular destination for weddings and events. In addition, the wine estate’s emphasis on sustainable farming practices has also been widely applauded. Read more HERE.

TASMANIA

12. Moorilla Estate
Notable wines: Muse 2009 Pinot Noir and 2010 Brut
USP: The adjacent Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) enhances the winery experience at
Moorilla Estate.

This top-notch winery focuses on a small, but high-quality output. Its boutique, ultra-premium wines are crafted from sustainably grown fruit. Moorilla’s behind-the-scenes winemaking tour remains a favorite. Read more HERE.

Each of these 12 successful wineries has something unique to offer – whether it is extraordinary wines, exciting partnerships with artists and local growers, vibrant wine clubs or memorable cellar door experiences.

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