The Real Review Wine Classification of Australia
The Real Review Wine Classification comprises the greatest wines of Australia and New Zealand with an outstanding track record of a decade or longer. Each wine has demonstrated its quality in our blind tastings over a period of at least ten years. Many of the wines in our Classification have earned their place over several decades.
Price or resale value of a wine on the secondary market plays no role whatsoever in the assessment. Our objective is to classify those wines, which have demonstrated outstanding quality, time and again, over a long period, regardless of price.
Learn MoreClassification tiers

3 Merit wines
Iconic wines of the country, wines of true provenance and exemplary track record. Fewer than 0.5% of wines produced achieve this tier. Most of these wines have received gold ribbons for recent vintages. Top vintages will score 98 points or more.

2 Merit wines
Wines that achieve gold and high silver ribbons in recent vintages, with top vintages achieving 96 points or more.

1 Merit wines
Wines that reliably achieve gold and silver ribbons in recent vintages, with top vintages achieving 95 points or more.
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- Sparkling
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Semillon
- Shiraz
- Cabernet sauvignon
- Pinot noir
- Other reds
- Red blends
Cullen Diana Madeline
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet FrancGrosset Gaia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet FrancMount Mary Quintet
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit VerdotWolf Blass Black Label
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, MalbecYarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 1
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit VerdotYeringberg
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
- Fortified
Chambers Rutherglen Grand Muscat
Muscat Blanc À Petits GrainsMorris Old Premium Rare Liqueur Muscat
Muscat Blanc À Petits Grains
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- Sparkling
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Semillon
- Other whites
- White blends
Mount Mary Triolet
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
- Rosé
- Shiraz
- Cabernet sauvignon
- Pinot noir
- Other reds
- Red blends
Frankland Estate Olmo's Reward
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit VerdotHenschke Keyneton Euphonium
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet FrancLake Breeze Wines Arthur's Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, MalbecTeusner Avatar Grenache Mataro Shiraz
Grenache, Mourvèdre, ShirazWoodlands Margaret Woodlands Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, MalbecYalumba The Signature
Cabernet Sauvignon, ShirazYarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 2
Shiraz, Viognier, Marsanne
- Sweet
- Fortified
Morris Classic Liqueur Muscat
Muscat Blanc À Petits GrainsStanton & Killeen Vintage Fortified
Grand Noir, Tinta Cão, Tinta Barroca, Durif
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- Sparkling
Chandon Vintage Brut Rosé
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot MeunierDe Salis Canobolas Lofty Cuvée
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot MeunierMoorilla Muse Extra Brut Méthode Traditionelle Vintage
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot MeunierPrimo Estate Joseph Sparkling Red
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotStefano Lubiana Tasmania Brut Reserve
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Pinot gris
- Semillon
- Sauvignon blanc
- Other whites
- White blends
Pierro L.T.C Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
- Rosé
Dominique Portet Fontaine Rosé
Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Shiraz
- Cabernet sauvignon
- Pinot noir
- Other reds
- Red blends
d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings
Grenache, Shiraz, MourvèdreElderton Barossa Valley Ode To Lorraine
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, MerlotGrant Burge The Holy Trinity
Grenache, Shiraz, MourvèdreHenschke Henry's Seven
Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvèdre, ViognierHenschke Johann's Garden
Grenache, Mourvèdre, ShirazJohn Duval Plexus
Shiraz, Grenache, MourvèdreLindeman's Coonawarra Trio Pyrus
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, MerlotMajella The Malleea
Cabernet Sauvignon, ShirazMoss Wood Amy's
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, MalbecPenfolds Bin 138 Barossa Valley
Shiraz, Grenache, MourvèdreTeusner Joshua Grenache Mataro Shiraz
Grenache, Mourvèdre, ShirazTorbreck The Steading
Grenache, Shiraz, MourvèdreYarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 3
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cão, Tempranillo, Trincadeira, Alvarelhão, Souzão
- Sweet
- Fortified
Faber Vineyard Liqueur Muscat
Muscat Blanc À Petits GrainsPfeiffer Christopher's VP
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