Illustrative cool-climate view of golden vineyard hills — an AI-generated scene, not a photograph of a specific winery.

Independent Wine Guide · Canberra District · 2026

Canberra District's standout 22.

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Canberra District

Cool-climate capital country.

The Canberra District is one of Australia's most exciting cool-climate regions — celebrated for Shiraz, Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. This guide ranks its producers on the public record: James Halliday star ratings, wine-show trophies and regional reputation. We discover and champion — we never sell.

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Halliday-rated
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Cellar doors open
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Wine regions

The best of the best

Standout producers

10 of Canberra District's most celebrated producers — the deepest public record of awards and critic recognition. Tap any card to visit the cellar door.

Image note: listing thumbnails are AI-generated illustrative scenes for visual navigation only — they are not photographs of the named winery, its cellar door, vineyard, premises or products.

Illustrative vineyard scene for Clonakilla — not an actual photo of the winery

Clonakilla

Canberra District · est. 1971
Shiraz, Viognier, Riesling & more
5 red starHalliday: 5 Red Stars Winery (name… 2012Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier - Halli…
Illustrative vineyard scene for Ravensworth — not an actual photo of the winery

Ravensworth

Canberra District · est. 2001
Shiraz, Sangiovese, Riesling & more
5 starHalliday 5 star winery; Bryan Mart… 2013
Illustrative vineyard scene for Nick O'Leary Wines — not an actual photo of the winery

Nick O'Leary Wines

Canberra District · est. 2007
Riesling, Shiraz, Tempranillo
5 red starHalliday Top 100 2023Halliday 5 Red Star Winery; Top 10… 2019
Illustrative vineyard scene for Collector Wines — not an actual photo of the winery

Collector Wines

Canberra District · est. 2005
Shiraz, Chardonnay, Fiano & more
5 red starHalliday Top 100 2023Halliday Wine Companion 2025 - Res… 2025
Illustrative vineyard scene for Mount Majura Vineyard — not an actual photo of the winery

Mount Majura Vineyard

Canberra District · est. 1988
Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & more
5 red starHalliday 2026 - Top Five Red Stars… 2026
Illustrative vineyard scene for Eden Road Wines — not an actual photo of the winery

Eden Road Wines

Canberra District · est. 2006
Syrah, Riesling, Chardonnay & more
5 red starJimmy Watson Memorial Trophy 2009 … 2009'Best New Winery' - The Age/Sydney… 2011
Illustrative vineyard scene for Helm Wines — not an actual photo of the winery

Helm Wines

Canberra District · est. 1973
Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon
5 red starHalliday red 5-star winery for ove…Halliday red 5-star rating
Illustrative vineyard scene for Lark Hill — not an actual photo of the winery

Lark Hill

Canberra District · est. 1978
Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Noir & more
5 starHalliday five-star winery (top tie… 2012
Illustrative vineyard scene for Capital Wines — not an actual photo of the winery

Capital Wines

Canberra District · est. 1986
Riesling, Shiraz, Tempranillo & more
5 starHalliday five-star winery (top tie… 2012
Illustrative vineyard scene for Four Winds Vineyard — not an actual photo of the winery

Four Winds Vineyard

Canberra District · est. 1998
Riesling, Shiraz, Sangiovese & more
5 starHalliday Wine Companion 5-Star Win… 2024

The full list

Top 22 — by region.

The complete ranked directory, grouped by wine region. Every winery links straight to the source. Wineries shown without a Halliday rating simply have no publicly confirmed rating in our research — not a judgement of quality.

Canberra District

Illustrative scene for Clonakilla — not an actual photo

Clonakilla

Canberra District
Shiraz, Viognier, Riesling & more
Illustrative scene for Ravensworth — not an actual photo

Ravensworth

Canberra District
Shiraz, Sangiovese, Riesling & more
Illustrative scene for Nick O'Leary Wines — not an actual photo

Nick O'Leary Wines

Canberra District
Riesling, Shiraz, Tempranillo
Illustrative scene for Collector Wines — not an actual photo

Collector Wines

Canberra District
Shiraz, Chardonnay, Fiano & more
Illustrative scene for Mount Majura Vineyard — not an actual photo

Mount Majura Vineyard

Canberra District
Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & more
Illustrative scene for Eden Road Wines — not an actual photo

Eden Road Wines

Canberra District
Syrah, Riesling, Chardonnay & more
Illustrative scene for Helm Wines — not an actual photo

Helm Wines

Canberra District
Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon
Illustrative scene for Lark Hill — not an actual photo

Lark Hill

Canberra District
Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Noir & more
Illustrative scene for Capital Wines — not an actual photo

Capital Wines

Canberra District
Riesling, Shiraz, Tempranillo & more
Illustrative scene for Four Winds Vineyard — not an actual photo

Four Winds Vineyard

Canberra District
Riesling, Shiraz, Sangiovese & more
Illustrative scene for Lerida Estate — not an actual photo

Lerida Estate

Canberra District
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay & more
Illustrative scene for Shaw Wines — not an actual photo

Shaw Wines

Canberra District
Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Shiraz & more
Illustrative scene for Gallagher Wines — not an actual photo

Gallagher Wines

Canberra District
Riesling, Chardonnay, Shiraz & more
Illustrative scene for Contentious Character — not an actual photo

Contentious Character

Canberra District
Riesling, Shiraz, Chardonnay & more
Illustrative scene for Long Rail Gully Wines — not an actual photo

Long Rail Gully Wines

Canberra District
Shiraz, Riesling, Merlot & more
Illustrative scene for Surveyors Hill Vineyards — not an actual photo

Surveyors Hill Vineyards

Canberra District
Shiraz, Viognier, Roussanne & more
Illustrative scene for Murrumbateman Winery — not an actual photo

Murrumbateman Winery

Canberra District
Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Illustrative scene for Brindabella Hills — not an actual photo

Brindabella Hills

Canberra District
Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon & more
Illustrative scene for Yass Valley Wines — not an actual photo

Yass Valley Wines

Canberra District
Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Illustrative scene for Pankhurst — not an actual photo

Pankhurst

Canberra District
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon & more
Illustrative scene for Poachers Vineyard — not an actual photo

Poachers Vineyard

Canberra District
Shiraz, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Illustrative scene for Jeir Creek — not an actual photo

Jeir Creek

Canberra District
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling & more

About this guide

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Editorial note. Rankings reflect an evidence-weighted editorial assessment based on publicly available information, including James Halliday Wine Companion ratings, wine-show results and regional reputation, and are subject to change. Inclusion is not a commercial endorsement; where we earn a commission on affiliate links, it is disclosed. Where a rating or award is shown, a source link accompanies it. 18+ only. Drink responsibly.
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