The list that follows forms part of James Halliday's Top 100 Wines of 2018.
The change in the price barrier from $25 to $30 had little impact in this still highly competitive market. The 62 wines shortlisted could have provided three totally different selections, each offering great value. The three rosés, three pinots, five shirazs, three grenache blends, two cabernet blends and four cabernets here all shine.
The ahead 20 wines were chosen from 282 submitted.
Wine List Locked
Subsribe to Halliday's weekly newsletter to unlock this wine list
Latest Articles
-
Wine Lists
The 50 most popular wines of 2025
just now -
From the tasting team
The vintage of the century: Katrina Butler on Bordeaux 2022
13 hours ago -
News
The heart of Aotearoa: How a connection to Māori culture and land shapes New Zealand wine
1 day ago -
Win
Win a stunning collection of Plumm glassware and wine, valued at over $500
11 Dec 2025