Dan Murphy ’s names Australia’s top wines in new ‘Best in Glass’ Wine Awards

24 April 2025
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Over 700 wines tasted. 46 category winners crowned. Every bottle under $50.

Dan Murphy’s has officially uncorked the results of its new Best in Glass Wine Awards 2025. Selected by Dan Murphy’s own team of expert Wine Merchants, the awards crowned the Best, Best Value, and Best International wines across a variety of categories, spanning reds, whites, sparklings, rosés, and alternative styles.

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Winners were announced on Wednesday night in front of key wine industry names, at an awards ceremony in Prahran, Melbourne, just metres away from Australia’s first-ever Dan Murphy’s store.

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The results prove great wine doesn’t have to come with a high price tag, with many winners priced under $15. The two most affordable winners were the Fifth Leg Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (Dan Murphy’s Non-Member Price $13.29) and Shingleback Red Knot Shiraz (Dan Murphy’s Non-Member Price $12.99), which both took home coveted Best Value titles.

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To be considered for the Best in Glass Wine Awards, wines needed to be available nationally in Dan Murphy’s stores and under the $50 mark, meaning the trophy winners are widely available and very affordable.

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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.

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Departing from the traditional wine show model where hundreds of medals are awarded based on detailed scoring systems, the Best in Glass Wine Awards take a more streamlined approach. Each category names three winners: Best, Best Value, and Best International, making it easier for wine drinkers to navigate. Judges’ notes focus less on technical detail and more on helping everyday wine drinkers find the right bottle for the right occasion.

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“Choosing a wine can be intimidating. 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. A team of our most wine-obsessed Merchants have tasted over 700 wines to uncover the standouts in each category. 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,” commented Andrew Shedden, General Manager of Premium and Luxury.

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“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,” said Shedden.

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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, making up a 26.09% share of winners.

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Victoria follows closely behind, bringing a strong cool climate showing from Yarra Valley (4 winners) and King Valley (2 winners). In total Victoria took home 8 awards, which made up just over 17% of the winners.

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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. These three winning regions each accounted for 4 wines on the list (8.7% of entrants) each.
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Tasmania dominated the sparkling category, with Janz, Devil’s Corner, and Clover Hill all crowned winners.

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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 (75%).

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To celebrate the awards with their customers, Dan Murphy’s stores around the country will be hosting ticketed in-store tasting events on Saturday, 17th May. The events will give customers the chance to sample a selection of the winning wines, guided by a knowledgeable Wine Merchant from the Dan Murphy’s team. Tickets can be purchased for RRP $20 (redeemable), with two sessions to choose from, hosting up to 200 people. Each ticket includes a $20 Dan’s Gift Card for on-the-day sales. Participating stores include:

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- Dan Murphy’s Malvern East

- Dan Murphy’s Kawana

- Dan Murphy’s Marion

- Dan Murphy’s Bicton

- Dan Murphy’s Leichhardt

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Those who can’t make the events can pop into select Dan Murphy’s stores from 1st May to sample the winning wines from the National Tasting Table every Friday and Saturday until 28 May and be in with a chance of winning a $500 Gift Card.

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My Dan's Members can enjoy exclusive Member Offers on all the winning drops from the Best In Glass Wine Awards 2025.

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All 46 winners are listed below.

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WINNERS: DAN MURPHY’S BEST IN GLASS WINE AWARDS 2025

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*Prices listed below are Dan Murphy’s Non-Member Prices

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Shiraz

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Best: Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz $32.99 (Barossa Valley)

Best Value: Shingleback Red Knot Shiraz $12.99 (McLaren Vale)

Best International: Cave De Tain Saint-Joseph Grand Classique $46.99 (Rhône Valley)

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Pinot Noir

Best: Nanny Goat Vineyard Pinot Noir $41.29 (Central Otago)

Best Value: Little Yering Pinot Noir $21.99 (Yarra Valley)

Best International: Decoy California Pinot Noir $49.99 (Sonoma County)

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Grenache

Best: Teusner Joshua Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre $35.29 (Barossa Valley)

Best Value: The Ethereal One Grenache $17.99 (McLaren Vale)

Best International: Chapoutier Cote Du Rhône $22.99 (Côtes-du-Rhône)

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Best: Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon $40.29 (Margaret River)

Best Value: K by Krondorf Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon $13.99 (Barossa Valley)

Best International: Chateau Haut Madrac Rouge $34.99 (Bordeaux)

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Red Blends

Best: Deep Woods Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot $35.99 (Margaret River)

Best Value: Chateau Tanunda Chorus Tempranillo Shiraz Grenache $20.29 (Barossa Valley)

Best International: Chateau Peymouton Saint Emilion Grand Cru $48.99 (Bordeaux)

Other Varietal Red:Best: Pizzini Pietra Rossa Sangiovese $30.29 (King Valley)

Best Value: Bleasdale Second Innings Malbec $19.29 (Langhorne Creek)

Best International: Vina Real Reserva Rioja $39.99 (Rioja)

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Chardonnay

Best: Oakridge Valley Series Chardonnay $29.99 (Yarra Valley)

Best Value: Madfish Gold Turtle Chardonnay $16.99 (Margaret River)

Best International: Jean Marc Brocard Chablis $44.99 (Chablis)

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Sauvignon Blanc

Best: Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc $35.29 (Marlborough)

Best Value: Noble Fellows Sauvignon Blanc $14.99 (Martinborough)

Best International: Patient Cottat Sancerre Anciennes Vignes $48.99 (Sancerre)

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Riesling

Best: Rieslingfreak No. 34 $24.29 (Clare Valley)

Best Value: Kirrihill Clare Valley Riesling $17.29 (Clare Valley)

Best International: Dr Loosen Dry Riesling $23.29 (Mosel)

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Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

Best: Tim Adams Pinot Gris $20.29 (Clare Valley)

Best Value: Chapel Hill The Parson Pinot Grigio $16.99 (Adelaide Hills)

Best International: Versato Pinot Grigio $29.99 (Veneto)

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White Blend

Best: Pierro LTC Semillon Sauvignon Blanc $40.29 (Margaret River)

Best Value: Fifth Leg Semillon Sauvignon Blanc $13.29 (Western Australia)

Best International: Maison Les Alexandrins Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc $24.99 (Côtes-du-Rhône)

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Other Varietal White

Best: Longview Macclesfield Gruner Veltliner $26.99 (Adelaide Hills)

Best Value: Tahbilk Marsanne $17.29 (Nagambie Lakes)

Best International: Primo Bianco Mesa Vermentino $26.99 (Sardinia)

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Rosé

Best: Dominique Portet Fontaine Rosé $28.29 (Yarra Valley)

Best Value: Jacob's Creek Le Petit Rosé $16.99 (South Australia)

Best International: Miraval Provence Rosé $41.99 (Provence)

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Sweet

Best: Brown Brothers Moscato Strawberries & Cream Limited Edition $14.99 (North East Victoria)

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Sparkling NV

Best: Clover Hill Tasmania Multi Vintage Exceptionnelle $45.99 (Tasmania)

Best Value: Devil's Corner Sparkling Cuvée NV $26.99 (Tasmania)

Best International: Charles Orban Blanc de Blancs Champagne $49.99 (Champagne)

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Sparkling Vintage

Best: Jansz Tasmania Vintage Cuvée $48.99 (Tasmania)

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Prosecco

Best: Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco $22.29 (King Valley)

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Spritz/Sweet

Best: Zonzo Estate Zoncello Limoncello Spritz $21.99 (Yarra Valley)

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More information is available from www.danmurphys.com.au.

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