Taylors is a founding member of Australia's First Families of Wine, a collective of twelve heritage family-owned wineries representing over 200 years of combined winemaking experience. Due to trademark restrictions, Taylors Wines uses the name Wakefield Wines in the majority of the Northern Hemisphere, enabling global market access. The company demonstrates deep commitment to sustainability, with its commitment running from vine to bottle.
Cyborg Score Rationale
As at 2022, Taylors was ranked the thirteenth largest Australian wine company in terms of total revenue, positioning it as a significant regional player. Strong brand heritage, international distribution via Wakefield trademark, consistent award recognition, and demonstrated sustainability leadership offset modest scale relative to multinational competitors.
Top Insights
In 2025, under the leadership of third-generation Mitchell Taylor, Taylors released its Family Flagship collection, celebrating enduring excellence and innovation.
To date the company has won more than 3300 medals including 44 Trophies, 327 Gold and 819 Silver Medals.
Taylors is the first company to release a range of 100% carbon neutral wines compliant to the international standard for Life Cycle Assessment (ISO14044).
Taylors Wines is the largest holding in the Clare Valley.
Named Competitors
Penfolds — Large-scale Australian premium winery with iconic Grange brand
Hardys — Heritage Australian winery with broad portfolio distribution
Leeuwin Estate — Premium family-owned Western Australian winery competing in heritage segment
Henschke — Family-owned South Australian winery known for premium reds
Recent Developments
(2025) Family Flagship collection launched under third-generation leadership
(2022) Ranked as the thirteenth largest Australian wine company by revenue
(2009) Became founding member of Australia's First Families of Wine
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