Dan Murphy’s has revealed the winners of its inaugural Best in Glass Wine Awards, celebrating the company’s team of wine merchants choices of Best, Best Value, and Best International wines across a variety of categories, spanning red, white, sparkling, rosé, and alternative styles.
To be considered for the Best in Glass Wine Awards, wines needed to be available nationally in Dan Murphy’s stores and under $50, meaning the trophy winners are widely available and affordable.
The judging process consisted of multiple stages. Dan Murphy’s wine merchants shortlisted finalists through initial tastings of the 700+ eligible wines. These wines were re-tasted by more than 20 merchants across state-based panels, with scores tallied to determine the top-performing wines from Australia and beyond.
Each category named three winners – Best, Best Value, and Best International – aiming to make the results easier for wine drinkers to navigate. Judges’ notes focused less on technical detail and more on helping everyday wine drinkers find the right bottle for the right occasion.
Dan Murphy’s general manager of premium and luxury, Andrew Shedden, said the Best in Glass Wine Awards are about cutting through the overwhelming choice, as choosing a wine can be intimidating.
“A team of our most wine-obsessed Merchants have tasted over 700 wines to uncover the standouts in each category,” said Sheddon.
“The result is a line-up of Aussie favourites and international gems that cover just about every drinking occasion you can think of, from steak night to date night.
“There was fierce competition across the board, and the judges found it challenging to choose just one winner for each award. In particular, the panel was impressed by cool climate styles like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sparkling. They also highlighted the unbelievable value that traditional reds like Shiraz and Cabernet are providing,” he said.
The winners include a cross-section of Australia’s top wine regions, with South Australia leading the charge, thanks to a strong showing from Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Clare Valley. The state took home 13 wins in total.
Victoria followed closely behind, bringing a strong cool climate showing from Yarra Valley and King Valley, with a total of 8 awards.
Western Australia also featured heavily on the list, thanks to four winners from Margaret River, which ties with Barossa Valley and Yarra Valley as the top-performing region.
Tasmania dominated the sparkling category, with Janz, Devil’s Corner, and Clover Hill all crowned winners.
The top international regions to appear on the list include Côtes-du-Rhône, Champagne, and Marlborough. France led among international countries, with 9 out of 12 ‘Best International’ wins.
The full list of winners at the Dan Murphy’s Best In Glass Wine Awards 2025 includes:
- Shiraz
Best: Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
Best Value: Shingleback Red Knot Shiraz (McLaren Vale)
Best International: Cave De Tain Saint-Joseph Grand Classique (Rhône Valley) - Pinot Noir
Best: Nanny Goat Vineyard Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
Best Value: Little Yering Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley)
Best International: Decoy California Pinot Noir (Sonoma County) - Grenache
Best: Teusner Joshua Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre (Barossa Valley)
Best Value: The Ethereal One Grenache (McLaren Vale)
Best International: Chapoutier Cote Du Rhône (Côtes-du-Rhône) - Cabernet Sauvignon
Best: Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon (Margaret River)
Best Value: K by Krondorf Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa Valley)
Best International: Chateau Haut Madrac Rouge (Bordeaux) - Red Blends
Best: Deep Woods Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot (Margaret River)
Best Value: Chateau Tanunda Chorus Tempranillo Shiraz Grenache (Barossa Valley)
Best International: Chateau Peymouton Saint Emilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux) - Other Varietal Red
Best: Pizzini Pietra Rossa Sangiovese (King Valley)
Best Value: Bleasdale Second Innings Malbec (Langhorne Creek)
Best International: Vina Real Reserva Rioja (Rioja) - Chardonnay
Best: Oakridge Valley Series Chardonnay (Yarra Valley)
Best Value: Madfish Gold Turtle Chardonnay (Margaret River)
Best International: Jean Marc Brocard Chablis (Chablis) - Sauvignon Blanc
Best: Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
Best Value: Noble Fellows Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
Best International: Patient Cottat Sancerre Anciennes Vignes (Sancerre) - Riesling
Best: Rieslingfreak No. 34 (Clare Valley)
Best Value: Kirrihill Clare Valley Riesling (Clare Valley)
Best International: Dr Loosen Dry Riesling (Mosel) - Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio
Best: Tim Adams Pinot Gris (Clare Valley)
Best Value: Chapel Hill The Parson Pinot Grigio (Adelaide Hills)
Best International: Versato Pinot Grigio (Veneto) - White Blend
Best: Pierro LTC Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (Margaret River)
Best Value: Fifth Leg Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (Western Australia)
Best International: Maison Les Alexandrins Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc (Côtes-du-Rhône) - Other Varietal White
Best: Longview Macclesfield Gruner Veltliner (Adelaide Hills)
Best Value: Tahbilk Marsanne (Nagambie Lakes)
Best International: Primo Bianco Mesa Vermentino (Sardinia) - Rosé
Best: Dominique Portet Fontaine Rosé (Yarra Valley)
Best Value: Jacob's Creek Le Petit Rosé (South Australia)
Best International: Miraval Provence Rosé (Provence) - Sweet
Best: Brown Brothers Moscato Strawberries & Cream Limited Edition (North East Victoria) - Sparkling NV
Best: Clover Hill Tasmania Multi Vintage Exceptionnelle (Tasmania)
Best Value: Devil's Corner Sparkling Cuvée NV (Tasmania)
Best International: Charles Orban Blanc de Blancs Champagne (Champagne) - Sparkling Vintage
Best: Jansz Tasmania Vintage Cuvée (Tasmania) - Prosecco
Best: Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco (King Valley) - Spritz/Sweet
Best: Zonzo Estate Zoncello Limoncello Spritz (Yarra Valley)
