Australia's best wines

The best cabernet and blends in Australia

By The Tasting Team

The Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 1 2023 has been named the best Australian wine within the cabernet and blends category.

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The Halliday Wine Companion Awards celebrate the best wines in Australia – as chosen by the Halliday Tasting Team. Below, you'll find Australia's best cabernet and blends, along with their scores. Members can also click through to find each wine's detailed review.

The very best cabernet-dominant blends are listed here. This is an evocative list of Australian icons, and it represents both regional stalwarts and newcomers. But the common thread is resounding quality.

We congratulate Yarra Yering on this win, the second time they’ve taken out this award for their distinguished Dry Red Wine No. 1.

2026 Cabernet and Blends of the Year

Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 1 2023, Yarra Valley

99 points | Price when tasted $160