Wines in the 'Exceptional' category must have at least 15 vintages released. It is a simple, straightforward guide for anyone interested in drinking or investing in good Australian wine. Additions in 2000 include Victorians Giaconda, Taltarni, Mount Langi Ghiran and Bass Phillip, West Australians Howard Park, Plantagenet, Vasse Felix and Xanadu, and South Australians Peter Lehmann, Rockford, Coriole, Katnook and Charles Melton. The giant Penfolds and the tiny Clare Valley producer Wendouree share the honours for most number of wines in the Classification, with five each. With two ports dropped, fortified wine is no longer represented in the Classification, a reflection of its long-term market decline.
Benchmark quality wines with a very strong market following.
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