Australia
Shiraz, Cabernet and Chardonnay from Eden Valley to Margaret River — tracked, indexed and listed on WineFortune
- Regions
- 2
- Producers
- 5
- Median 1y
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- In our shop
- 3
Australia is the flagship of New World fine wine, a country whose top bottlings sit comfortably alongside the classics of Europe. WineFortune tracks seven wines from five producers across two regions here; three carry a live index and three are listed in the shop.
The tracked wines are still reds and whites under Australia's Geographical Indication (GI) system. Shiraz defines the old vineyards of Eden Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon thrives on the terra rossa soils of Coonawarra, and Chardonnay reaches striking precision in the maritime climate of Margaret River.
The WineFortune index for Australia stands at a median of €170 per 75 cl bottle, built from WineFortune's own trades and listings over 90 days. Henschke's Hill of Grace leads at a median of €707, ahead of Penfolds Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon at €170 and Cloudburst Chardonnay at €140. By region, South Australia shows a median of €438.5 and Western Australia €140. Critics average 96.8 on the 100-point scale, with a peak of 98, and place the median drinking window at 2023 to 2036.
Facts
- Key grapes
- Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
- Styles
- Still red and white
- Designation
- GI (Geographical Indication)
- Drinking window (median)
- 2023–2036
- Critics' average
- 96.8 / 100 (max 98)
- Index median
- €170 per 75 cl (90-day window)
Bottles · 3 · highest score first · seller WineFortune
Every wine under Australia, whichever sub-region or producer
RedPenfolds' luxury Bin Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra's terra rossa — dark cassis fruit and fine tannin in the house's polished style
WhiteHand-farmed Margaret River Chardonnay from Cloudburst's close-planted coastal vineyard in Western Australia
RedSingle-vineyard Shiraz from ancient vines in Eden Valley, the flagship of the Henschke family estate
Regions
By number of wines with a WineFortune trade or listingMedians are the 90-day WineFortune index per 75cl, ex VAT, built from WineFortune trades and listings. Wines without a trade or listing are tracked but not indexed.
Most-tracked producers
Questions
What is the WineFortune index median for Australian wine?
The WineFortune index median for Australia is €170 per 75 cl bottle. It is built solely from WineFortune's own trades and listings over a 90-day window and covers the three indexed Australian wines. It is a current level, not a prediction.
Which Australian wines lead the WineFortune index?
Henschke's Hill of Grace from Eden Valley leads at a median of €707 per 75 cl. Penfolds Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra follows at €170, and Cloudburst Chardonnay from Margaret River at €140, all on WineFortune's 90-day index of trades and listings.
How do critics rate the Australian wines WineFortune tracks?
Across five reviews, critics average 96.8 on the 100-point scale, with a top score of 98. The median drinking window runs from 2023 to 2036.
Which Australian regions does WineFortune cover?
WineFortune covers two regions: South Australia, with an index median of €438.5 per 75 cl, and Western Australia, with a median of €140. Both figures come from WineFortune's own trades and listings over 90 days.
Does the WineFortune Premium Selection hold Australian wine?
Yes. The WineFortune Premium Selection holds four Australian vintages, amounting to 1.1 per cent of the fund's value. This is a statement of what is held, not a recommendation.