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The best other reds and blends in Australia

By Halliday Wine Companion

The Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 8 Winemaker’s Selection Shiraz Cabernet 2023 has been named the best other red and blends in Australia.

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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 red wines that don't fall into our main varietal categories, along with their scores. Members can also click through to find each wine's detailed review.

This category – known as other reds and blends – now is now comprised of grenache blends, shiraz cabernet blends and less common red varieties (by Australian standards).

"And for 2026, a modern take (with a long legacy) on the Great Australian Red took out the top gong. The winner of this year's Other Reds and Blends of the Year goes to Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 8 – a multiregional blend of Hunter Valley shiraz and McLaren Vale cabernet sauvignon." – Katrina Butler

2026 Other Reds and Blends of the Year

Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 8 Winemaker’s Selection Shiraz Cabernet 2023, Hunter Valley

98 points | Price when tasted $110