Each year I review around 1,000 wines (or more) be it for magazine articles or to post on social media, so at the end of the year I put out this list of my Top 20 wines for the year based on a number of criteria, not just sheer quality.
These are my personal favourites for 2025- in no particular order.
- Bassham Riverland Verdejo 2024
- Hahndorf Hill Adelaide Hills Reserve Gruner Veltliner 2023
- Varney Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2023
- Yangarra Estate McLaren Vale Picpoul 2025
- The Little Wine Company Hunter Valley 'Little Gem' Pecorino 2025
- Lark Hill Murray Darling Falanghina 2024
- ALDI Australia 'Blackstone Paddock' Margaret River Chardonnay 2023
- Karrawatta Adelaide Hills 'Anth’s Garden Gran Vin' Chardonnay 2022
- Hahndorf Hill Winery Adelaide Hills 'Blue Blood' Blaufrankisch 2021
- Spook Hill Riverland 'Bona Fide' Barbera Blend 2012 (current release)
- Morris of Rutherglen Durif 1975
- Yalumba Barossa 'The Signature' 2022
- Bike & Barrel Alpine Valleys Refosco 2016
- La Pousse D’Or, Volnay 1er Cru, Clos de la Bousse 1999
- Rouge Homme Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1986
- Soumah Wines Yarra Valley Marzemino 2024
- Willunga 100 McLaren Vale Grenache 2024
- Tonon Vineyard & Winery Perth Hills Sparkling Marzemino 2021
- Château Coutet à Barsac, 1er Grand Cru Classé 1980
- Miranda Wines Riverina Botrytis Semillon 1997
Cheers
Dan Traucki