AWI relies on reviews by esteemed wine experts whose opinions greatly affect the value of fine wines. Here is an introduction to these experts and their rating systems which we employ in our recommendations to our clients.

First released in 1991, Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine is now a benchmark of Australian wine investment. The Classification is a ranking of Australia’s best performing wines based on market demand and vintages made. These are Australia’s blue-chip investment wines.Emerging wines are wines that attract strong market interest but are not yet classified. Factors such as reputation, consumer demand, regional definition and limited production all play a part. . While from a wine investment point of view cult wines are speculative stocks, the rise of this market has had a beneficial impact on the overall market.

The Langton’s Classification is split into three categories; Exceptional, Excellent and Outstanding and is made up of 101 of Australia’s finest wines, to gain entry to the Classification they must have ten vintage years and also achieve high secondary market values.

	The most highly sought after and prized Australian wines on the market.
	Benchmark quality wines with a very strong market following.
	High performing wines of exquisite quality achieving slightly lower values and market strength.
	Secondary market staples or emerging classics. Sometimes undervalued by the market.