This year’s 100 Best Australian Wines Report features the largest number of recommended wines in the initiative’s history, with 100 headliners and a further 220+ wines mentioned in the write-ups. At 40000 words, it is my most comprehensive piece of Australia-specialist wine-writing in my life. There is no doubt in my mind that Australian fine wine has never been more memorable, age-worthy, delicious, collectable, and unique, and this year’s Report sets out to celebrate Australia’s astonishing vinous achievements in the UK.
The Report will be available in print to all attendees of my 100 Best Festival events in London, Manchester, York, Birmingham, and Edinburgh, as well as my two incredible Sommelier Lunches in London and Edinburgh. Members of matthewjukes.com will be able to download it, and this version has click-throughs to the UK retail stockists.
I am pleased to announce that I have received support from two fantastic sponsors this year. Australia’s First Families of Wine is sponsoring 100 Best for the second year in a row. This collective of some of the most revered and respected wineries in the land trumpets the tagline ‘The Heart & Soul of Australian Wine’, and this could not be more accurate given the reputations of both the wineries and their rollcall of talented winemakers. In addition, I am delighted to announce my partnership with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission in London this year. Austrade is the Australian Government’s trade promotion agency, helping Australian companies expand internationally. Austrade’s contribution has allowed me to introduce the featured wines to a significantly broader network of UK importers, buyers and partners.
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Anyone looking seriously at laying down top Australian red and white wines for the long term should make a point of attending Matthew Jukes’s annual 100 Best Australian Wine Report tasting.
Absolutely fascinating. I have phoned my friend to say I am not going to make dinner because I want to taste every wine. The way your notes bring the wines to life is amazing.
The entire list is mesmerizing; your words conveying such focussed insight, with wonderful expression.
The 100 Best is a great showcase for Australia’s ever increasing number of truly fine wines. It’s a great snap shot of the great and the good, the established names and the new kids on the block. The price range is impressive from good value supermarket wines right up to Grange. Matthew’s notes on the wines and wineries are precise, insightful and make you want to try the wines.
I really enjoyed the 100 Aussies and I also really enjoyed your tasting notes – full of energy and precision.
You are an inspiration for our team. Truly incredible customer focus, enthusiasm and commitment – with an unrivalled experience and depth of knowledge to back it up.
What I love about 100 Best is seeing Australia evolve and progress, plus the surprises that are always on the table.
It’s the most elegant and balanced line up of Australian wines that I have tasted.
The diversity of 100 Best is most impressive. What is interesting is that it doesn’t come down to region but winemakers intent and confidence – it’s a truly exciting range.
