What makes a wine worthy of being a collectable? It isn’t a question with just one simple answer, although its clout for scoring top points and accolades is a good point to start.
Introducing some of the top scorers from this year’s Halliday Wine Companion. All were named as among some of the best varietals by James Halliday and the tasting team, so it seems only natural that these wines make a coveted addition to any personal collection. The wines below represent some of the finest examples of their respective varietals, and are a credit to their winemakers and regions of origin.
While one of the most appealing aspects of having a wine collection featuring such coveted styles is the mere enjoyment of owning it (and perhaps name dropping), there is also immense pleasure to be had in opening these wines at the most special of dinner parties or family celebrations. Some may even be reserved for the collections of future generations.
Which wines will you add to your collection?
Find out more: Cullen Wines | De Bortoli | Hardys | Vasse Felix
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white wines
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Castelli Estate
Riesling 2017
Great Southern -
Cullen Wines
Cullen Vineyard Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
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Cullen Wines
Mangan Vineyard Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016
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Domaine Naturaliste
Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
Margaret River -
Evans & Tate
Redbrook Reserve Chardonnay 2014
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Flowstone Wines
Chardonnay Margaret River 2015
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Heydon Estate
The Willow Single Vineyard Margaret River Chardonnay 2014
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Leasingham
Cellar Release Classic Clare Riesling 2012
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Rochford Wines
Premier Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2017
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Scotchmans Hill
Bellarine Peninsula Chardonnay 2016
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Singlefile Wines
The Vivienne Chardonnay 2015
Denmark -
Vasse Felix
Heytesbury Chardonnay 2016
Margaret River -
Xanadu Wines
Reserve Chardonnay 2016
Margaret River -
Xanadu Wines
Stevens Road Chardonnay 2016
Margaret River
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