The 32 best wineries to visit in Australia

Yarra Yering isn't just one of the Yarra Valley's oldest and most stunning vineyards; it's also one of the region's most esteemed producers. The beloved, female-led winery cemented its place at the top after earning the number one spot in The Real Review’s Top Wineries of Australia 2026 – marking the third time the producer has claimed the title. You can drive one hour from Melbourne to the 29-hectare vineyard to sample Yarra Yering's signature dry reds, along with other limited-edition drops. 

Don't miss: Don't worry about organising a deso driver – instead book a night in Yarra Yering's charming homestead (for up to ten guests), nestled amongst the vineyards.

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Just so you know what the target clientele is at this ultra high-end Yarra Valley winery, here's a fact: sixteen helicopters can land at Levantine Hill. And, yes, its winery restaurant Ezard has won one chef’s hat. The light and airy space was designed by world-renowned architect Karl Fender (of Fender Katsalidis) to reflect and complement the rolling hills of the surrounding valley. It is an absolutely gorgeous spot for lunch, wine tasting or dinner, and the team here take both food and wine very seriously. If you want to treat yourself (and we mean really treat yourself), this luxe winery could be the perfect place to do it. 

Don't miss: The grounds include an impressive collection of sculptures, including pieces by Deborah Halpern (you know her from her giant 'Angel' sculpture in Birrarung Marr).

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Healesville cellar door and restaurant Giant Steps is named after saxophonist John Coltrane's 1960 album of the same name. Owner Phil Sexton, a massive jazz fan, named his wines in the jazz musician's honour. The winery is a large space split up into a wine bar and dining area towards the front, and an open kitchen and barrel hall in the back. The barrel hall is where you can taste the single-vineyard wines Giant Steps is known for, such as winemaker Steve Flamsteed's chardonnays, which have set the benchmark for the Yarra Valley region. 

Don't miss: Make the most of extended opening hours on weekends until 6pm.

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Visit one of the legends of the Yarra Valley (and the wine dogs!) at Rob Dolan. The winery uses fruit from all over Victoria to make a cracking range of cool-climate wines, from the entry-level, fruit-forward True Colours range through the premium Signature Series drops. You can do a guided tableside tasting, or go on your own wine-and-cheese pairing adventure, with four Rob Dolan wines matched with specially chosen Stone and Crow cheeses, which are also made on-site. Real oenophiles (or those who want to learn more about wine) should book into a private masterclass in the Wine Cube, a glass-walled (and temperature-controlled) space for wine education. 

Don’t miss: Many of the staff bring their dogs to work, so you might get to scratch an ear or two as you taste your way through Rob Dolan's fantastic drops.

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There’s no doubt that the Mornington Peninsula has an abundance of quality wineries and eateries. Pt Leo Estate is one such place, though it still manages to stand out from the crowd. Set across 130 hectares, the winery perfectly captures the crossover of art, fine dining and grandeur, with two restaurants and an awe-inspiring sculpture park. If you’re heading to Pt Leo on the weekend, the cellar door offers three tiers of wine tastings with over-the-counter snackettes. On Saturday nights, things get a little fancier with the Champagne, cocktail and caviar bar.

Don’t miss: Check out the impressive Sculpture Park that features 70 large-scale works by major international artists like Yayoi Kusama and George Rickey.

Brown Brothers is one of the country's oldest and most loved wineries; its Milawa vineyard located in the northern reaches of Victoria’s King Valley. The winery was established all the way back in 1889 and has been a family-owned company throughout its long history, with the third and fourth generations now running the show. There are more than 60 varieties to try at the cellar door and you can choose between no-fuss tastings or premium tastings where you’ll have access to their total wine collection. 

Don't miss: Sample their Patricia Noble Riesling 2019, which won Sweet Wine of the Year in the 2023 Halliday Wine Companion.

Though the Dominique Portet winery was only founded in 2000, it's the project of a ninth-generation winemaker from Bordeaux. The Dominique Portet winery in the rolling hills of Yarra Valley offers a cellar door open daily, and the restaurant serves country-style lunches (think snack platters, cheese, charcuterie and even snails) ideal for a post-wine tasting meal. The winery offers tastings at the bar or as a special behind-the-scenes experience, with a purpose-built tasting room overlooking the barrel room. 

Don't miss: Taste the Fontaine rosé, which is an exceptional berry-driven summery blend of merlot, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon.

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Surrounded by sloping hills of vines and an impressive kitchen garden, Oakridge Wines is the home of some seriously spectacular wines (hello, 864 Funder chardonnay) and a buzzing cellar door. You can take in views of the stunning vineyard from Oakridge’s picturesque cellar door when you book in for a wine tasting session. 

Don't miss: Make a day out of it by enjoying a two- or three-course lunch at the restaurant where excess products from the winery and vineyard are upcycled into the likes of shiraz-washed cheese and lees ice cream.

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It’s time to raise a glass to Vasse Felix – considered the founding winery in Margaret River, established by Dr Thomas Cullity way back in 1967. Now run by the Holmes à Court family, it took out the top spot in The Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries 2025. Chief winemaker Virginia Willcock – who’s been at the helm of the business for around 20 years – was crowned Winemaker of the Year, while Vasse Felix’s flagship wine Tom Cullity celebrated its tenth vintage, and the 2023 Heytesbury Chardonnay was named Chardonnay of the Year. 

Don’t miss: Make a day of it and book a spot for lunch at the Vasse Felix Restaurant to enjoy regional WA produce and top drops all in one afternoon.

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Sustainability is at the core of this leading Margaret River winery, which is one of Australia’s most innovative certified organic producers of world-class chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. Curate your own tasting with a selection of premium cheese and charcuterie platters, or go beyond the tasting table and explore the land with an authentic Voyager vineyard tour and restaurant experience.

Don’t miss: Book in for Voyager Estate's seasonal seven-course menu at their award-winning restaurant.

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Xanadu has been around since the early days when the Margaret River was only just being considered as a potential wine-producing region. Since 1977, the family-owned and operated winery has crafted some of the finest wines on offer in the region with Xanadu’s Reserve range worthy of those truly special occasions. Scope out your next investment with a tasting of their current release wines, along with a range of Cellar Door exclusives and back vintage, museum releases.

Don't miss: Elevate your wine tasting with a cheese or charcuterie board for two.

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No Hunter trip is complete without a trip to Tyrrell’s, a family-owned winery dating back to 1858. These legends regularly make an appearance on The Real Review's annual Top Wineries of Australia list, landing in fifth place in 2026. Their Vat series wines are world-class, particularly the chardonnay, semillon and shiraz. Tyrrel's also offers a top-notch line-up of sparkling wines, alongside some fine tawny port that’s best enjoyed at a B&B amongst the vines during winter. Pick up a bottle when you drop by for a tasting, which is conducted at five set times throughout the day.

Don't miss: Bring your furry friends who can stay cool in the shaded areas outside.

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All hail chardonnay! Brokenwood Wines was named the 2026 Halliday Winery of the Year, which is a pretty big deal for a NSW winery dating back to the 1970s. The hard-working team turns out consistent Hunter staples from the fruit of its ‘Graveyard’ and ‘Cricket Pitch’ vineyards, but the jewel in the crown has to be the award-winning Shiraz.  Opt for a casual tasting at the cellar door, a paired wine and food flight, or lunch at The Wood Restaurant. 

Don’t miss: There's something always happening at this winery, so make sure to check the website to see what's on when planning your visit.  

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Set against a backdrop of the Brokenback Range, Mount Pleasant Wines consistently ranks as one of the top three wineries in Australia. Each bottle is a tribute to Mount Pleasant’s 100-year-old history, with the winery now boasting four vineyards in Lovedale, Rosehill, Old Hill and Old Paddock. Taste more than a century’s worth of Australian winemaking history with a Discovery Tasting at the bar, or treat yourself to a Wine and Food Pairing experience showcasing four signature Mount Pleasant wines matched with snack-sized bites, including blue swimmer crab tartlets or pork croquettes.

Don’t miss: Stay the night at The Lane Retreat, just ten minutes down the road. It's one of the region's newest accommodation offerings, offering everything you need to wind down in wine country.

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If there was an award for the most picturesque winery in the Hunter, Audrey Wilkinson would win it hands down. Best of all, the wines inside the country-house tasting room stand tall as well. Soak in the breathtaking views of the Broken Back Mountain Ranges as you sip standouts, such as semillon, chardonnay and shiraz during a cellar-door tasting. It’s worth a peek at the Wilkinson family winemaking museum too, which is free to enter, or settling amongst the vines for a picnic with wine and cheese. 

Don’t miss: Make a booking in advance as their cellar door sells out most weekends.

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With its giant barnyard-style doors and exposed beams strung with fairy lights, there's a sense of the ethereal when you walk into Printhie Wines’ cellar door. Helmed by the Swift brothers, who've gleaned the art of wine-making in the Champagne houses of southern France, this relatively new winery has been making a splash in the sparkling scene. There's a dedicated sparkling tasting, where one of the charming duo will run you through the wines on offer, from a cool, crisp cuvée to a rosé blend, and finally, to the ultimate sparkling wine, the blanc de blancs made exclusively from chardonnay grapes. 

Don’t miss: In the cooler months, warm up with a stroll around the lakefront beside the cellar door, or sit by the fire pit and gaze out over the surrounding hills.

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Made entirely out of shipping containers, First Ridge’s small cellar door boasts a west-facing glass frontage to catch those pretty Mudgee sunsets. The winery specialises in Italian varietals that go beyond your standard pinot grigio and sangiovese (though they do those too), so drop by for a tasting to sample something you haven’t tried before.

Don’t miss: Drinking in the views of the vineyard and down the valley back into town.

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It’s rare to find a top-tier winery so close to an Australian city centre, but Josef Chromy estate is exactly that. Hidden inside an original 1880s homestead on the 61-hectare vineyard, Josef Chromy offers one of Tasmania’s most memorable food and wine experiences. With its minimal intervention methods, the winery sets the benchmark in cool climate winemaking and is particularly renowned for its exemplary Tasmanian sparkling wines, which have a signature Granny Smith apple acidity. Drive ten minutes from Launceston city for an afternoon at the cellar door where you can sample a flight of four wines, followed by an immersive two-course lunch at the seasonally-driven restaurant.

Don’t miss: Sampling their Vintage Sparkling, which previously won the trophy for Best Sparkling (24 to 60 months' tirage) at the Australian Sparkling Wine Show.

While there are far easier places in Australia to grow wine than in the wild, windy eastern coast of Tasmania, ease doesn't often result in interesting wines. At Devil's Corner, the winemaking team prides itself on harnessing the challenging aspects of the landscape and bottling the resulting intense flavours. The Apslawn winery and its cellar door is a frequent pitstop for travellers on their way to Cole's Bay and Freycinet, but if you're hankering for a trip, it's worth a visit in its own right. Taste your way through Devil’s Corner’s award-winning ranges with either a self-guided tasting paddle or a wine and chocolate tasting. 

Don’t miss: Keep things simple by grabbing a glass at the cellar door window and lounging out on the lawn where you can sip and soak up those grand views.

Taking the crown for Australia’s Best Sparkling in 2024, House of Arras is a must-visit for any fans of bubbly. This winery and cellar door is hidden inside lush lofty woodlands near the Pipers River and sources fruit from six pristine regions in Tasmania with varying terrains and climates. Start with a seated tasting experience through the different terroirs, or walk along the river boardwalk with a glass in hand, as you try to spot local platypus and native flora. House of Arras is Australia’s most-awarded sparkling wine brand, so don’t go home empty-handed.

Don’t miss: Sampling the Grand Vintage 2015, which won Best Sparkling White at the prestigious Sydney Royal Wine Show in 2024.

Red drinkers will find their spiritual home at Clonakilla Vineyard, which is the place to try their rare and small-batch releases before you drop all your earnings on a case of the really good stuff. Just pack away everything you know about those full-bodied, punchy, peppery shirazes from the Barossa – these are not the shiraz you’re used to. Of course, if reds just aren’t for you, that’s A-OK because Clonakilla also does a barrel-fermented viognier and a zippy riesling.

Don’t miss: Enjoy your tasting outdoors on the outdoor patio, where you can soak up pristine views of Clonakilla's riesling vineyards.