Australia

The finest Australian wine collections often feature top-tier examples of Shiraz, such as Penfolds Grange and Henschke Hill of Grace, and Cabernet Sauvignon, including Penfolds Bin 707 and Wynns Coonawarra Estate John Riddoch. Other highly-regarded wines include Riesling from Clare Valley (Grosset Polish Hill) and Semillon from the Hunter Valley (Tyrrell's Vat 1). Many of these are considered some of the greatest wines globally, and some are consistently listed on "most collected" wine lists.

Examples of finest Australian wines

Penfolds Grange Shiraz: Often cited as Australia's most famous wine and one of the world's finest, developed by Max Schubert.
Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz: A prestigious Shiraz from the Eden Valley, considered one of the world's greatest.
Wynns Coonawarra Estate John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon: A flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coonawarra region.
Mount Mary Quintet Cabernet Blend: A highly-regarded Cabernet blend from the Yarra Valley.

Grosset Polish Hill Riesling: A renowned Riesling from the Clare Valley, known for its complexity.

Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon: A classic, age-worthy Semillon from the Hunter Valley.

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay: A benchmark Chardonnay from Margaret River.

Key regions and grape varieties

Barossa Valley (Shiraz): Home to some of the world's oldest Shiraz vineyards, producing powerful and smooth wines.
Coonawarra (Cabernet Sauvignon): Known for its cabernet sauvignon, benefiting from a unique "terra rossa" soil.
Clare Valley (Riesling): Famous for its crisp, mineral-driven Rieslings.
Hunter Valley (Semillon): A historic region for Semillon, which develops complex flavors over time.
Margaret River (Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon): Produces some of Australia's most-awarded Chardonnays and Cabernets.