Finna Sze | July 16, 2026
Australia is home to some of the world's most exciting wines, from elegant cool-climate Chardonnays to bold and powerful Shiraz. In this selection, Sotheby’s Wine showcases a range of outstanding producers from Tasmania, Victoria, the Adelaide Hills, and the Barossa Valley.
The Chardonnay lineup beautifully demonstrates the strength of Australian cool-climate winemaking. A pair of mature Bass Phillip vintages show impressive complexity with bottle age, while Tolpuddle’s 2024 release stands out for its purity, vibrant citrus and stone-fruit character, refreshing acidity and refined mineral finish. For those seeking exceptional value, First Drop’s “Real Time” Chardonnay is fresh, expressive and effortlessly appealing.
Turning to the reds, the collection highlights why Shiraz remains Australia’s signature grape variety. Penfolds RWT is a distinguished expression of mature Barossa Shiraz, while wines from Greenock and Ebenezer offer richer, more powerful styles with depth and character. “The Cream” Shiraz lives up to its name, with layered dark berry fruit, cocoa and sweet spice, supported by a velvety texture and excellent balance that makes it approachable now while also rewarding further cellaring.
We invite you to explore this curated Australian selection with Sotheby’s Wine.
