As we start to come to terms with the end of summer, we're putting forward some of the best whites for drinking, and beginning to dust off those reds. Below you'll find riesling, chardonnay, semillon, pinot noir, shiraz, cabernet and more in between.
Arranged from lightest to heaviest by variety, and all rated 90+ points, here's what to drink now.
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cabernet sauvignon
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Hirsch Hill
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Yarra Valley -
Victory Point Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Margaret River -
Raidis Estate
Billy Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Coonawarra -
Sister's Run
Bethlehem Block Gomersal Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Barossa Valley -
Harvey River Estate
Geographe Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Geographe
Top image credit: Rahona Valley
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