Vintage Cellars has announced its Best Of Wine Awards, with six Australian wines priced at $30 or less taking out trophies.
Through a rigorous selection process led by a group of expert judges, 15 winners were selected from a shortlist of
210 wines across 15 distinct categories. An impressive 60% of the winning wines from the annual blind tasting were priced at $30 or less.
Margaret River claimed the most winners among the Aussie wines, with three taking the top spot, followed by Clare Valley.
Here are the Aussie budget friendly wines that came out on top:
- Best of Sparkling Under $30 Brown Brothers Brut Reserve NV $29
- Best of Lighter White Under $25 Jim Barry ‘Barry & Sons’ Riesling $20
- Best of Bolder White Under $25 Petaluma White Label Chardonnay $24
- Best of Lighter White $25 & over Expressions by Tom Barry Riesling $25
- Best of Bolder Red Under $30 Ring Bolt Cabernet Sauvignon $25
- Best of Bolder Red $30 & over Forester Estate Premium Cabernet Sauvignon $30
An honourable mention also goes to Best of Lighter Red Under $30 winner Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir $22, which hails from New Zealand’s Southern Alps.
Head of Vintage Cellars Carmen Fellows said: “We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Vintage Cellars Best of Wine Awards 2024, which spotlights the perfect blend of quality and affordability, and shows our commitment to delivering exceptional options that don’t compromise on taste or value.
“We are lucky to work with incredible suppliers and expert winemakers who are passionate about crafting exceptional wines. Whether customers are rediscovering old favourites or venturing into new territory, our award-winning wines guarantee an unforgettable experience.”
Check out the full list of winners below:
- Best of Sparkling Under $30 Brown Brothers Brut Reserve NV $29
- Best of Sparkling $30 & over Arras Brut Elite Sparkling NV $49
- Best of Champagne Champagne Charles Mignon Reserve Brut NV $48
- Best of Rosé Triennes Rosé $23
- Best of Lighter White Under $25 Jim Barry ‘Barry & Sons’ Riesling $20
- Best of Bolder White Under $25 Petaluma White Label Chardonnay $24
- Best of Lighter White $25 & over Expressions by Tom Barry Riesling $25
- Best of Bolder White $25 & over Xanadu Chardonnay $37
- Best of International White Bernard Michaut Petit Chablis $42
- Best of International Lighter Red P. Ferraud & Fils Beaujolais Villages $15
- Best of International Bolder Red Bodega Alamos Malbec $23
- Best of Lighter Red Under $30 Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir $22
- Best of Bolder Red Under $30 Ring Bolt Cabernet Sauvignon $25
- Best of Lighter Red $30 & over Nanny Goat Pinot Noir $40
- Best of Bolder Red $30 & over Forester Estate Premium Cabernet Sauvignon $30