The Real Review reveals finalists for Top Wineries of Australia 2026 awards

The Real Review has announced the finalists for its Top Wineries of Australia 2026 category awards. The 24 finalists include “the best of Australia’s winemaking talent” along with variety-specific award categories such as sparkling, white, rosé, red, sweet, and fortified ‘Wine of the Year’. In addition to these category specific awards, a ‘Rising Star of the Year’ and ‘Vigneron of the Year’ will be named. Finalists in each wine style category represent “the most intriguing wines” from a selection of 10,146 wines tasted by The Real Review. “This marks the second year of both recognising winemaking talent and honouring the excellence of the wines themselves, through our category awards. At a time when the wine industry faces growing challenges, it’s more important than ever to celebrate the individuals behind the craft, and the distinctive styles they bring to life,” said Huon Hooke, principal wine writer at The Real Review.