Australian winery Brown Brothers has been named among Forbes’ World’s 50 Best Wineries, securing 12th place globally following votes from an international academy of wine experts.
The ranking places Brown Brothers alongside some of the most influential and respected wine producers in the world.
The recognition highlights not only the quality of Brown Brothers’ wines, but the winery’s long-standing role in shaping modern winemaking through innovation, mentorship and sustainable practice.
“Global recognition like this is incredibly meaningful for our family and our team,” says Katherine Brown, winemaker and fourth-generation member of the Brown family. “It reflects generations of commitment to quality, curiosity and sharing what we know — values that continue to guide how we make wine today.”
Established in 1889, Brown Brothers has remained family-owned for more than a century and continues to operate from its historic home in Milawa, Victoria, at the heart of Australia’s King Valley. Across four generations, the winery has built a reputation for balancing tradition with experimentation, producing both classic varietals and boundary-pushing styles.
As a founding member of Australia’s First Families of Wine, Brown Brothers is recognised for its heritage and leadership within the Australian wine community. A strong culture of learning has seen many former Brown Brothers winemakers and oenologists progress to senior roles across the global wine industry, contributing to the winery’s lasting international influence.
Today, that philosophy is experienced firsthand at the Brown Brothers Cellar Door, where visitors can explore a diverse range of wines, from the highly awardedPatricia range to playful, contemporary styles including Moscato Lush Lychee and Prosecco Yuzu Lemon Spritz.
The winery also offers unique experiences such as the Prosecco Brunch, a feast of indulgence paired perfectly with Brown Brothers Prosecco, the Wine and Food Adventure, a guided journey through the Kitchen Garden followed by a bespoke lunch at the Brown Brothers Restaurant, led by Head Chef Bodee Price.
The Forbes recognition coincides with another industry milestone for Brown Brothers: the launch of Australia’s first aluminium Prosecco bottle. Designed to be lighter, faster-chilling and infinitely recyclable, the packaging innovation supports the winery’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, including a target to cut Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
“This is about building a future that respects where we’ve come from,” Katherine Brown adds. “Innovation, whether in the vineyard, the winery or how we package our wine, is essential to ensuring Brown Brothers continues to thrive for generations to come.”
For more information on Brown Brothers wines visit brownbrothers.com.au.
