12 exceptional whites to enjoy

According to James Halliday’s rating system, the wines here are of gold-medal standard and among Australia’s best. Whether you prefer zippy, citrusy whites or creamy, full-flavoured styles, there’s a stellar option for you in this list (the wines below are ordered by weight to help with decision-making). Prepare for warmer weather and start stocking your fridge today.

Briar Ridge Vineyard | Long Rail Gully Wines | A.T. Richardson Wines | Pewsey Vale | Cullen Wines | Rikard | Philip Shaw Wines | Hill-Smith Estate | Ten Minutes by Tractor | Brash Vineyard | Zonte’s Footstep

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