An iconic Aussie vineyard was just named one of the World’s 50 Best for 2025 - Drinks

Nov 20, 2025

A beloved South Australian wine maker has landed a coveted spot on the World’s 50 Best Vineyards list for 2025.

One of South Australia’s premier vineyards – Henschke Wines in Eden Valley – has been named number 47 on the World’s 50 Best Vineyards list for 2025.

The full World’s 50 Best Vineyards list was revealed last night at a ceremony held at Amelia Park Wines in Margaret River, WA – the first time the prestigious awards have been held in Australia.

The sixth-generation, family-run Henschke winery was the only Australian vineyard to feature in this year’s rankings.

Prue Henschke in the winery’s Mount Edelstone vineyard.

For the Henschke family, recognition on the global stage is nothing new. Viticulturist Prue Henschke has long been regarded as a leader in her field, bringing a thoughtful, deeply rooted approach to sustainable winegrowing across the estate’s cherished sites – including the famed Hill of Grace vineyard, home to some of the country’s oldest Shiraz vines.

In 2020, Henschke was named the winner of the Outstanding Viticulturist award at the delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards, with wine expert Mike Bennie remarking: “Prue Henschke is one of Australia’s most innovative and leading viticulturists.

“She is at the forefront of regenerative, sustainable and biodynamic farming in Australia. Her work has not only elevated the quality of wine for the Henschke brand, she is also an open resource and inspiring mentor for a new generation of viticulture and farming students.”

The Henschke Cellar Door in the Barossa.

What is the World’s 50 Best Vineyards list?

The World’s 50 Best Vineyards list is part of the wider 50 Best brand and recognises outstanding winery experiences around the globe. It sits alongside the brand’s other rankings, including The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, regional lists for Asia and Latin America, and the World’s 50 Best Bars.

How is the list decided?

The World’s 50 Best Vineyards list is determined by votes from an Academy of more than 700 experts, including leading sommeliers, wine tourism specialists and industry insiders.

The sun sets over the Henschke Mount Edelstone vineyard.

Who won the top spot on the World’s 50 Best Vineyards list of 2025?

South American wineries dominated this year’s list, with Vik in Chile taking out the top spot.

Set across 4,300 hectares in Chile’s Millahue Valley, Vik was cited as achieving “the perfect fusion between humans, experience, land, climate and high technology.”

Carrie Vik, who established the winery with her husband Alex, said in a press conference following the awards: “The 50 Best… definitely makes an impact on people, when they hear that you’ve been given this award. It’s like a stamp of approval.”