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Langton’s Classification of Aussie Wine

Langton’s witnessed humble beginnings in 1988, starting in the city of Melbourne as a specialist wine auction house. In a span of just three decades, it has risen to become a major force in the fine wine market of the Australian wine industry. Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine is a list of the finest Aussie wines compiled by Langton’s. It is a ranking of the wines that have performed the best, based on secondary market support over 10 or more vintages. This Langton's Classification has been divided into 3 categories – Exceptional, Outstanding & Excellent. The wines in the Exceptional range currently include –
  • Penfolds, Bin 95 Grange Shiraz, South Australia - included since 1991
  • Bass Phillip, Reserve Pinot Noir, South Gippsland, Victoria - included since 2005
  • Brokenwood, Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, Hunter Valley, New South Wales - included since 2010
  • Chris Ringland, Dry-Grown Barossa Ranges Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia - included since 2010
  • Clarendon Hills, Astralis Syrah, McLaren Vale, South Australia - included since 2010
  • Clonakilla, Shiraz-Viognier, Canberra District, New South Wales - included since 2010
  • Cullen Wines, Diana Madeline Cabernet-Merlot, Margaret River, Western Australia - included since 2005
  • Giaconda, Chardonnay, Beechworth, Victoria - included since 2005
  • Grosset Wines, Polish Hill Riesling, Clare Valley, South Australia - included since 2010
  • Henschke, Hill of Grace Shiraz, Eden Valley, South Australia - included since 1996
  • Henschke, Mount Edelstone Shiraz, Eden Valley, South Australia - included since 2014
  • Jim Barry Wines, The Armagh Shiraz, Clare Valley, South Australia - included since 2014
  • Leeuwin Estate, Art Series Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia - included since 2000
  • Moss Wood, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western Australia - included since 2000
  • Mount Mary Vineyard, Quintet Cabernet Blend, Yarra Valley, Victoria - included since 1996
  • Penfolds, Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia - included since 2000
  • Rockford Wines, Basket Press Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia - included since 2005
  • Seppeltsfield, 100 Year Old Para Vintage Tawny, Barossa Valley, South Australia - included since 2014
  • Torbreck, RunRig Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia - included since 2010
  • Wendouree, Shiraz, Clare Valley, South Australia - included since 2000
  • Wynns Coonawarra Estate, John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South Australia - included since 2014

Wines in the Outstanding & Excellent ranges of Langton’s Classification are loved all over the world as well.

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