From as little as $11, these standouts give new meaning to ‘punching above their weight’.
We know we’ve been shouting about our Dan Murphy’s Best in Glass Wine Awards, but we think the Best Value winners might just be the most exciting wines of the lot. You see, our Dan Murphy’s Wine Merchants were put to work judging the top wines up for contention – whittled down from a pool of more than 700 – and they came back with three winners for almost every category: the best local wines, covering Australia and New Zealand, the best international wines and these best value wines. But when you consider the fact that every wine in these awards came in under $50, the ‘best value’ title is a Pretty Big Deal.
If you think major award-winning wines are never in your budget, you’ll love trawling through these Best in Glass Best Value wines. Each one was tried and tested in terms of how delicious it is, first and foremost, as well as how it fits into an everyday, real-life context. This includes how the wines work with the meals we all have on high rotation, the occasions where we tend to open a bottle and the celebrations that we share with our favourite people, no matter how big or small the win.
Here, we run through the Dan Murphy’s Best in Glass Best Value wines, so take your pick from the winning sparkling, whites and reds below. To make it even more enticing, each wine comes with a My Dan’s member price (offers available until 28 May). Bargain.
- Best value sparkling non-vintage: Devil’s Corner NV
Even if you start with a fancier bottle of bubbles and then move on to this floral, flavoursome Tassie sparkling, there’s plenty about it that will impress.
Non-member price: $26.99 | My Dan’s member price: $20
- Best value chardonnay: MadFish Gold Turtle Chardonnay
If you need a white in the run up to payday that still tastes great, this is a top pick. Fresh, pure and tastes like a wine at twice the price.
Non-member price: $16.99 | My Dan’s member price: $15
- Best value sauvignon blanc: Noble Fellows Sauvignon Blanc
The judges got pretty specific with this vibrant, tropical NZ sauv and reckon it’s the ideal second-date wine. For when you don’t want to look too keen, but still hit the right note.
Non-member price: $14.99 | My Dan’s member price: $12
- Best value riesling: Kirrihill Clare Valley Riesling
For a bright, fresh and pure wine to sip on during some solid TV-show bingeing, this South Australian wine – and its price – nails the brief.
Non-member price: $16.99 ($17.29 in QLD) | My Dan’s member price: $13
- Best value pinot grigio: Chapel Hill Pinot Grigio
This versatile wine will pair well with just about anything – great news for those of us who like to graze on just about anything.
Non-member price: $16.99 | My Dan’s member price: $14
- Best value white blend: Fifth Leg Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
This has long been a market leader, but its crisp, clean, and refreshing profile still got the thumbs-up from the judges. The ultimate fish-and-chips wine.
Non-member price: $12.99 ($13.29 in QLD) | My Dan’s member price: $11
- Best value other white varietal: Tahbilk Marsanne
An iconic Australian wine, and a great-value one, too. With its vibrant citrus notes, spices and lemon, consider this the perfect party drop.
Non-member price: $16.99 ($17.29 in QLD) | My Dan’s member price: $15
- Best value rosé: Jacob’s Creek Le Petit Rosé
This fresh, pure and expressive wine is what rosé is all about, making it a dream partner for just about any dish you might throw at it.
Non-member price: $16.99 | My Dan’s member price: $13
- Best value shiraz: Shingleback Red Knot Shiraz
We could tell you how this McLaren Vale shiraz is full of blackberries, red fruits and complex spices, but, at this price, you probably don’t need too much more convincing.
Non-member price: $12.99 | My Dan’s member price: $11
- Best value pinot noir: Little Yering Pinot Noir
It’s hard to find good pinot at this price, but pretty, delicate fruit flavours shine in this wine. A brilliant choice to keep on hand for when friends swing by or when you need an all-rounder BYO.
Non-member price: $21.99 | My Dan’s member price: $18
- Best value grenache: The Ethereal One Grenache
A grenache for Negroni lovers? That’s what the judges reckon, thanks to this wine’s red fruit and zesty orange peel notes, as well as its amaro-like flavours. An actual steal.
Non-member price: $17.99 | My Dan’s member price: $14
- Best value cabernet sauvignon: K by Krondorf Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon
The judges all agreed this standout cab drinks like a $30 wine, which is no mean feat at this price. This will also go down a treat with so many go-to dinners (we love it with spag bol).
Non-member price: $13.99 | My Dan’s member price: $11
- Best value red blend: Chateau Tanunda Chorus Tempranillo Shiraz Grenache
Put this juicy, smooth and approachable red with your next hearty meal, and thank us later. Being a Spanish-inspired blend makes this compatible with a heap of flavours.
Non-member price: $19.99 ($20.29 in QLD) | My Dan’s member price: $18
- Best value other red varietal: Bleasdale Malbec
Love steak? Meet your new favourite red wine. This malbec’s plum, red berry and pepper and spice notes will sing next to chargrilled beef.
Non-member price: $18.99 ($19.29 in QLD) | My Dan’s member price: $17
