About White Wines from Australia

About White Wines from Australia
Wine is a bit of a quandry when one speaks of Australia. Here is a country that ranks sixth in the world as far as total production, yet it so too often associated these days with inexpensive, mass-produced wines. This is understandable, given that a few huge corporations produce a great majority of the country's wine, with much of its destined for supermarkets in the USA and England. But this reputation is a true shame, as there are so many excellent wine regions that are home to some magnificent producers. Shiraz is the country's signature wine; not only is it Australia's most widely planted variety, it is also the wine with the greatest reputation. Especially in the Barossa and Clare Valleys, there are explosive versions of this wine that can age for many years. Other notable reds from Australia are the Rhone blends with varying percentages of Grenache and Mourvedre added to Shiraz. Certain areas such as Western Australia are ideal for cool climate varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Probably the best white wines are Semillon from Hunter Valley and especially Riesling from the Clare and Eden Valleys. These Rieslings, thought quite different from those produced in Germany, are equally brilliant and are most assuredly world-class

Top Picks for Australia

White Wines

Berton Vineyards 2022 Metal Label Flavored Moscato Frizzanté Riverina
95 points
$13
Best Buy
A fascinating and delectable Moscato Frizzante with just a hint of extra floral lift and spiced complexity.
95 points $13 Best Buy
Wakefield 2022 Promised Land Chardonnay
95 points
$13
Best Buy
A New World under study well-suited to fill in for Village level white Bourgogne.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under' Best Value Australian Chardonnay 2022 Best Chardonnay
95 points $13 Best Buy
Wakefield 2020  Riesling
94 points
$18
Best Buy
Hallmark peach and petrol notes and a long acid-driven finish will keep one coming back sip after sip.
Awards: 2021 Top 2 Riesling '2021 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 White Wine $20 and Under' Best Value Australian Riesling
94 points $18 Best Buy
Natural Selection NV Dangerously Good Chardonnay
93 points
$9
Best Buy
An elegant white wine with subtle notes of apple and orange blossom that crests in to a long pleasant finish.
93 points $9 Best Buy
Wakefield 2022 Estate Riesling
93 points
$18
Best Buy
A slightly tropical Riesling with waves of lush, ripe, sweet citrus.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under' Best Pizza White Wine 2022 Best Riesling
93 points $18 Best Buy
Wakefield 2021 Estate Chardonnay
93 points
$18
Best Buy
A voluptuous, sumptuous New World Chardonnay fruit that shed most of that New World oak.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under'
93 points $18 Best Buy
Tar & Roses 2021  Pinot Grigio
93 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A bright and pleasurable Pinot Grigio that delivers richness along with grace.
Awards: 2022 Top 2 Pinot Grigio
93 points $14.99 Best Buy
Zonte’s Footstep 2021 Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$17
Best Buy
A savory, outspoken take on Sauvignon Blanc from the new world.
Awards: 2021 Top Australian Sauvignon Blanc '2021 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 White Wine $20 and Under' Best Value Australian Sauvignon Blanc
93 points $17 Best Buy
Witching Hour NV  Chardonnay
92 points
$9
Best Buy
A fun and zippy Chardonnay with just a dash of oak.
92 points $9 Best Buy
Wakefield 2022 Promised Land Pinot Grigio
92 points
$13
Best Buy
An easy, fresh, and crisp drinker that would pair well with salads or crudo.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under'
92 points $13 Best Buy