The 12 Best Wineries in Australia (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 12 picks

The best wineries to visit in Australia in 2026 are Penfolds Magill Estate in Adelaide, the d'Arenberg Cube in McLaren Vale, Seppeltsfield and Henschke in the Barossa, and Leeuwin Estate and Vasse Felix in Margaret River. Chandon and TarraWarra in the Yarra Valley are the easiest from Melbourne.

South Australia makes about half the country's wine, and Adelaide is the best base for a wine trip: the Barossa, McLaren Vale, the Adelaide Hills and Clare are all within two hours. Most cellar doors open daily from about 10am to 5pm and charge a small tasting fee, usually refunded if you buy; the best-known estates now require bookings for seated tastings.

The list at a glance

Penfolds Magill Estate Magill, Adelaide
d'Arenberg Cube McLaren Vale, South Australia, Adelaide
Seppeltsfield Barossa Valley, South Australia, Adelaide
Henschke Keyneton, Eden Valley, South Australia, Adelaide
Leeuwin Estate Margaret River, Western Australia
Vasse Felix Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Chandon Coldstream, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Melbourne
TarraWarra Estate Yarra Glen, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Melbourne
Tyrrell's Wines Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSW
Clonakilla Murrumbateman, Canberra District
Pooley Wines Richmond, Coal River Valley, Tasmania, Hobart
Devil's Corner Apslawn, east coast, Tasmania

1. Penfolds Magill Estate — Magill, Adelaide

The birthplace of Grange, and a working vineyard 15 minutes from Adelaide's CBD.

$$$ Upmarket

Magill Estate is where Penfolds started in 1844 and where Max Schubert made the first Grange. It's one of the few vineyards in the world inside a city, and the cellar door, heritage tours and tastings of the flagship wines make it the essential stop for any wine lover in Adelaide.

The fine-dining Magill Estate Restaurant looks across the vines to the city; the cellar door also sells a Cellar Reserve range you can only buy there or online.

Good to know: Book tours and the restaurant well ahead; the cellar door itself is open daily and free to enter.

78 Penfold Rd, Magill SA 5072

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2. d'Arenberg Cube — McLaren Vale, South Australia, Adelaide

A five-storey glass Rubik's Cube of a cellar door — the most eccentric winery visit in Australia.

$$ Mid-range

Chester Osborn's Cube, opened in 2017, sits among the vines of one of McLaren Vale's oldest family wineries. Inside are tasting rooms, a wine sensory room, the Alternate Realities Museum and a surrealist art collection, plus the Blending Bench, where you make and bottle your own blend.

For lunch, d'Arry's Verandah Restaurant overlooks the vineyards. The Dead Arm Shiraz is the wine to taste.

Good to know: Book the blending session — it's the most fun hour you'll spend in McLaren Vale — and go on a weekday.

58 Osborn Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171

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3. Seppeltsfield — Barossa Valley, South Australia, Adelaide

A historic estate with an unbroken line of tawny ports going back more than a century.

$$ Mid-range

Seppeltsfield's palm-lined avenue leads to a village of 19th-century bluestone buildings. The highlight is the Centennial Cellar, where every vintage of Para Tawny since 1878 has been kept — the 'Taste of History' tour ends with a glass of the 100-year-old tawny.

The estate also has FINO Seppeltsfield restaurant and a JamFactory studio where you can watch glassblowers and makers at work.

Good to know: Book the Centennial Cellar tour in advance; the 100-year-old tawny tastings are limited.

730 Seppeltsfield Rd, Seppeltsfield SA 5355

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4. Henschke — Keyneton, Eden Valley, South Australia, Adelaide

Six generations of family winemaking and the legendary Hill of Grace Shiraz.

$$$ Upmarket

Henschke, in the hills above the Barossa, makes one of Australia's most collected wines, Hill of Grace, from a vineyard of very old vines nearby. The cellar door is a small, serious place to taste across their range.

It's a quieter, more intimate visit than the big Barossa estates — come for the wine, not the spectacle.

Good to know: Book ahead — tastings are seated and limited — and drive past the Hill of Grace vineyard and its church on the way.

1428 Keyneton Rd, Keyneton SA 5353

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5. Leeuwin Estate — Margaret River, Western Australia

Margaret River's grandest estate, famous for its Art Series Chardonnay and summer concerts.

$$$ Upmarket

Leeuwin Estate is one of the founding wineries of Margaret River, and its Art Series Chardonnay is among Australia's most celebrated whites. Each Art Series label features a commissioned artwork, and the estate's gallery shows the originals.

The restaurant overlooks lawns and karri forest, and the outdoor Leeuwin Concert Series has been an institution for decades.

Good to know: Book lunch on the restaurant terrace, and taste the Art Series Chardonnay alongside the Prelude to see the difference.

Stevens Rd, Margaret River WA 6285

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6. Vasse Felix — Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia

Margaret River's founding winery, with a top restaurant and an art collection.

$$ Mid-range

Vasse Felix planted the first commercial vineyard in Margaret River in 1967, and its Cabernet Sauvignon and Heytesbury Chardonnay are benchmarks for the region. The cellar door offers a range of tasting experiences.

The restaurant is one of the best in the South-West, and the Holmes à Court collection of Australian art is shown in the estate's gallery.

Good to know: Combine a tasting with lunch in the restaurant, then drive five minutes to Cowaramup for the rest of the afternoon.

Cnr Tom Cullity Dr & Caves Rd, Cowaramup WA 6284

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7. Chandon — Coldstream, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Melbourne

Australia's best-known sparkling wine house, an hour from Melbourne.

$$ Mid-range

Moët & Chandon set up its Australian outpost in the Yarra Valley in 1986. The cellar door offers guided tastings of the sparkling range, with views over the vineyards from the tasting room and restaurant.

It's the easiest big-name winery visit from Melbourne and a natural first stop on a Yarra Valley day trip.

Good to know: Book a hosted tasting rather than just a glass at the bar — you learn how the sparkling is made.

727 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream VIC 3770

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8. TarraWarra Estate — Yarra Glen, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Melbourne

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, a striking cellar door and an art museum next door.

$$ Mid-range

TarraWarra is known for elegant Yarra Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a restaurant and cellar door overlooking the vines. TarraWarra Museum of Art, next door on the same estate, shows modern and contemporary Australian art.

It's a calmer, more grown-up stop than some of the valley's bigger wineries.

Good to know: Check the museum's opening days before you go — it doesn't open every day of the week.

311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd, Yarra Glen VIC 3775

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9. Tyrrell's Wines — Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSW

A family winery since 1858 and the benchmark for Hunter Valley Semillon.

$$ Mid-range

Tyrrell's is one of the oldest family wineries in Australia, and its Vat 1 Semillon is the Hunter Valley's classic white. The cellar door includes the original slab hut and old winery.

Taste aged Semillon here if you can — it's the wine the Hunter does better than anywhere else in the world.

Good to know: Ask for a tasting that includes an older vintage of Semillon to see how it develops.

1838 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320

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10. Clonakilla — Murrumbateman, Canberra District

The family winery that put Canberra wine on the map with its Shiraz Viognier.

$$ Mid-range

Clonakilla, about 40 minutes north of Canberra, makes one of Australia's most admired Shirazes, co-fermented with a little Viognier in the northern Rhône style. The cellar door is relaxed and friendly.

Combine it with other Murrumbateman cellar doors for a half-day trip from the capital.

Good to know: The flagship Shiraz Viognier sells out quickly after release — buy at the cellar door if it's available.

3 Crisps Ln, Murrumbateman NSW 2582

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11. Pooley Wines — Richmond, Coal River Valley, Tasmania, Hobart

Cool-climate Riesling and Pinot Noir in a heritage estate 25 minutes from Hobart.

$$ Mid-range

Pooley's cellar door is in the historic Butcher's Hill estate near the convict-era village of Richmond. The family winery makes Tasmanian Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

It's the easiest top-quality winery visit from Hobart, and Richmond's 1820s bridge is a few minutes' drive away.

Good to know: Pair it with a walk around Richmond village and its sandstone bridge.

1431 Richmond Rd, Richmond TAS 7025

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12. Devil's Corner — Apslawn, east coast, Tasmania

A cellar door with a lookout tower over the Hazards and Moulting Lagoon.

$ Budget

Devil's Corner sits on the road to Freycinet, and its lookout tower gives one of the best views on Tasmania's east coast. The wines are fresh, cool-climate Pinot Noir, Riesling and sparkling.

Food vans and a casual set-up make it an easy lunch stop on the way to or from Wineglass Bay.

Good to know: Climb the lookout tower before you taste — the view of the Hazards is the reason to stop.

1 Sherbourne Rd, Apslawn TAS 7190

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best wine region in Australia?

The Barossa Valley is the most famous, especially for Shiraz, and McLaren Vale, the Adelaide Hills and Clare Valley are all close by. Margaret River in Western Australia is the top region for Cabernet and Chardonnay, the Yarra Valley for Pinot Noir and sparkling, and the Hunter Valley for Semillon.

Do you need to book wine tastings in Australia?

For the famous names, yes — Penfolds Magill Estate, Henschke, Seppeltsfield's heritage tastings, the d'Arenberg Cube and most Margaret River estates take bookings and fill up on weekends. Smaller cellar doors still welcome walk-ins. Booking is essential for groups.

How much does a wine tasting cost in Australia?

Standard tastings are usually from around $10–$30 per person and often waived if you buy wine. Premium seated tastings and tours at the big estates cost much more, from around $50 to several hundred dollars for flagship or museum-release wines.

Which wine region is closest to Sydney?

The Hunter Valley, about two and a half hours north, is the closest major region; Tyrrell's in Pokolbin is one of its oldest family wineries. The Southern Highlands and Mudgee are the other options. See our best restaurants in Sydney for the city.

Can you visit Australian wineries without driving?

Yes. Day tours run to the Barossa and McLaren Vale from Adelaide, the Yarra Valley from Melbourne, the Hunter from Sydney and Margaret River from Busselton and Dunsborough. Penfolds Magill Estate is in suburban Adelaide, a short taxi ride from the city centre.

1. Penfolds Magill Estate — Magill, Adelaide

2. d'Arenberg Cube — McLaren Vale, South Australia, Adelaide

3. Seppeltsfield — Barossa Valley, South Australia, Adelaide

4. Henschke — Keyneton, Eden Valley, South Australia, Adelaide

5. Leeuwin Estate — Margaret River, Western Australia

6. Vasse Felix — Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia

7. Chandon — Coldstream, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Melbourne

8. TarraWarra Estate — Yarra Glen, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Melbourne

9. Tyrrell's Wines — Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSW

10. Clonakilla — Murrumbateman, Canberra District

11. Pooley Wines — Richmond, Coal River Valley, Tasmania, Hobart

12. Devil's Corner — Apslawn, east coast, Tasmania

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