Best In Collective
Discover the pinnacle of Australian winemaking with Best in Collective – one of Australia's longest-running and most beloved wine programs.
Each season, our expert tasting panel carefully selects a standout wine to be crowned as the Best in Collective winner – a true reflection of the best Australian winemaking has to offer.
Four quarterly wine cases showcasing the finest new-release Australian wines
Each winning wine must be an equivalent of a Gold Medal standard
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Includes tasting notes, recipes, video interviews, event invites, competitions and more
Your Best In Collective winner will confidently cellar between 4-10 years.
Welland Barossa Family Vineyard 1846 Shiraz 2024
2026 Winter Red
How does it taste?
This Shiraz opens with rich, concentrated layers of red and blue fruits, supported by notes of dark chocolate, mocha, subtle spice, and cedary oak. The palate is full and structured, carrying impressive depth and a long-lasting finish
Where is it from?
Barossa is home to some of the world’s oldest producing vineyards. Despite its global reputation, it remains personal, defined by family-run cellars and long-held traditions
Who made it?
Ben Chapman has built a career of over 25 years in the Australian wine industry, working with leading wineries including Rockford, Angove and Thorn-Clarke.
What makes it unique?
This Shiraz stands out for its fruit sourced from a nearly century-old Barossa vineyard, delivering intense concentration and depth from the low-yielding 2024 vintage. Rich layers of red and blue fruits, dark chocolate and spice combine with a cellar-worthy structure that will continue evolving and rewarding age.
