Dan Murphy's Has Named Australia's Best Wines for 2025 — and They're All Under $50
Dan Murphy's new Best in Glass Wine Awards have named 46 winners across 18 categories, including a heap under $20.
You know the scene: you're standing in front of a wall of wine bottles, overwhelmed with choice and trying to cut through the wine jargon, while just wondering which bottle will actually taste good. Dan Murphy's feels your pain — but its brand-new list of Australia's best wines is here to help.
The drinks giant has unveiled the winners of its first Best in Glass Wine Awards, spotlighting the best wines in the country, plus a few from further beyond — and every single one of them clocks in under $50. Better yet, two of the top picks come in at under $15, proving you don't need to splash out to sip on something great.
Over 700 bottles were blind-tasted by Dan Murphy's in-house experts, who whittled down the final list to 46 winners across a broad range of categories. Each category crowned three bottles: the Best Overall, the Best Value and the Best International. To be considered for awards, wines needed to be available in Dan Murphy's stores nationally and under $50.
Looking for affordable new go-tos? Margaret River winery Fifth Leg's semillon sauvignon blanc ($13.29) and Shingleback Red Knot shiraz ($12.99) from McClaren Vale both snagged the Best Value gongs in their respective categories.
"Choosing a wine can be intimidating," says Andrew Shedden, GM of Premium and Luxury at Dan Murphy's. "There is so much choice on shelves, so without a clear starting point, it can be overwhelming. The Best in Glass Wine Awards are about cutting through that... 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."
South Australia claimed the most winners with a lucky 13 in total, followed by Victoria and Western Australia. Margaret River, the Barossa and Yarra Valley were the top-performing wine regions, with each scoring four wins apiece. Tasmania also had a solid showing, dominating the sparkling wine categories thanks to labels like Jansz, Devil's Corner and Clover Hill. Internationally, France led the way with the lion's share of the international awards — but a few standout drops from New Zealand and Italy also made the cut.
For more information, head to the Dan Murphy's website.
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