Cockatoo Ridge

South Eastern Australian wines rated by Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator.

Cockatoo Ridge produces wines from South Eastern Australia, a region spanning diverse terroirs across the continent's southeastern reaches. The winery works with classic Australian varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, and a Cabernet-Merlot blend. The Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet-Merlot have both earned 84-point average ratings from prestige critics including Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator, while the Shiraz sits at 83.7. These scores reflect wines that balance regional character with varietal expression—the Sauvignon Blanc likely showing the aromatic brightness and acidity the variety is known for, the Shiraz displaying the dark fruit and spice typical of Australian examples, and the Cabernet-Merlot offering the structure and depth that comes from blending these two Bordeaux varieties. South Eastern Australia's cool to moderate climates and varied soils support the production of wines with both ripeness and freshness.