Who makes the best Chenin Blanc in Australia?The Australian Chenin Blanc Challenge judging for 2026 was held at Nikola Estate on 9 October and the winners were announced at a public tasting event that afternoon.
The aim of the Chenin Blanc Challenge is to bring together the best Australian Chenin Blanc and to celebrate, improve and encourage the quality and diversity of Chenin Blanc wines. The Chenin Blanc Challenge stamps Australia as a renowned Chenin Blanc producing country alongside the Loire Valley of France and South Africa.
Best Sparkling Wine
Oakover Vineyards Regional Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2023
Best Table Wine 2026 & 2025 Vintage
Henley Park Wines Chenin Blanc 2025
Best Table Wine 2024 & 2023 Vintage
Henley Park Wines Chenin Blanc 2023
Best Table Wine 2022 & Older Vintages
Vino Volta Nothing Wrong With Old Skool Chenin Blanc 2019
Best Chenin Blanc of Australia
Henley Park Wines Chenin Blanc 2025
Grape vines have been grown in the Swan Valley since 1829, making it Australia’s second oldest wine region. Chenin Blanc has long been the most widely planted white grape variety in the region and annually the Swan Valley crushes around a third of Australia’s Chenin Blanc.
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Click here to download the full list of results from the 2026 Australian Chenin Blanc Challenge Results.