2025 Decanter World Wine Awards – Top 50 Best in Show Awards

🏆 Celebrating Excellence: Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 – Best in Show Wines Now In-Store

Every year, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) set the gold standard for global wine excellence. In 2025, over 18,000 wines from 57 countries were blind tasted by a panel of more than 250 international wine experts, including 72 Masters of Wine and 22 Master Sommeliers. After multiple rounds of rigorous evaluation, only 50 wines—just 0.28%—were awarded the prestigious “Best in Show” title.

To put it plainly: these wines aren’t just “great.” They are the elite—the top 0.3% of wines in the world today. Earning a Best in Show medal means a wine has stood out not just for quality, but for character, balance, complexity, and a true sense of place.

We’re incredibly proud to offer four of these rare and extraordinary wines in-store, showcasing the strength of Australian and New Zealand winemaking on the world stage. Whether you’re looking to impress at your next dinner party, add something spectacular to your collection, or simply treat yourself, these bottles are a must-try.

🍷 Meet the Wines – 2025 Best in Show Selections

      Trentham Estate Reserve Shiraz 2023 (Heathcote, VIC)

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One of only four Australian wines to earn Best in Show at this year’s DWWA, the Trentham Estate Reserve Shiraz delivers serious power and poise. Crafted from the premium Shiraz-growing region of Heathcote, this wine showcases intense plum, black cherry, pepper and mocha oak. It’s a rich, full-bodied red with a long, elegant finish—precisely the kind of wine that put Australian Shiraz on the map.

Why it won: Elegant structure, bold varietal expression, and a true sense of Heathcote terroir.

     Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (Margaret River, WA)

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A jewel from Margaret River, Xanadu’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has once again demonstrated why this region is Australia’s premier spot for world-class Cab Sauv. Rich in blackcurrant, dark plum, subtle cedar and finely integrated tannins, it’s a wine of depth and refinement. Aged in French oak, it carries the hallmark structure and ageing potential that wine lovers chase.

Why it won: Seamless balance, complexity, and classic Margaret River elegance.

    Wirra Wirra 12th Man Chardonnay 2024 (Adelaide Hills, SA)

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One of only two Chardonnays worldwide to receive Best in Show in 2025, this Adelaide Hills gem punches well above its weight. The Wirra Wirra 12th Man Chardonnay is sleek and expressive, showing vibrant citrus, stone fruit, and flinty minerality. It’s a modern Australian Chardonnay—crisp, textured, and food-friendly—with a nod to the finesse of Burgundy.

Why it won: Outstanding fruit purity, site expression, and mineral drive—Chardonnay at its finest.

    Craggy Range Pinot Noir 2024 (Martinborough, NZ)

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From the celebrated Martinborough region in New Zealand’s North Island, the Craggy Range Pinot Noir is bright, silky, and effortlessly complex. It bursts with vivid raspberry, cherry, and a whisper of spice. Judges praised its balance and elegance—delivering everything Pinot lovers hope for, and more.

Why it won: Pure varietal character, restrained oak, and flawless harmony between fruit and finesse.

✨ Why These Wines Matter

These aren’t just award winners—they’re global benchmarks. Out of tens of thousands of wines, only a select few are chosen for Best in Show, making these bottles collector-worthy, celebration-ready, and conversation-starting. Each wine represents not only expert craftsmanship but also regional pride—from Heathcote’s rich red soils to Martinborough’s cool-climate finesse.

By stocking these wines, we’re bringing world-class quality directly to you—no import delays, no long-distance searching. Just walk in and taste the top 0.3% of wines on the planet.

🍽️ Tasting Notes & Pairing Suggestions

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