The number of fine wine producers is on the rise in Australia despite the industry facing 'difficult times', Langton's has said as it releases its new Classification. The fifth Langton's Classification of Australian Wines has seen the number of top performing wines rise 20%, from 101 to 123 entries. Langton’s, Australia’s leading wine auctioneer, released its first Classification – ‘a ranking of Australia’s best-performing wines based on market demand and vintages made’ – in 1991. It then recognised just 34 wines in the top category.