Wine Companion

The latest Australian wine news and reviews from Halliday Magazine. Australia’s leading source for wine and spirits reviews.

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Since joining Greenock Creek Wines in 2018, Alex Peel has worked to refine and modernise the wines, and nowhere is this more evident than in the 2024 Grenache Blanc – Greenock Creek’s first white wine in decades.

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Seven months after the sudden passing of Peter Fraser, Yangarra Estate has announced Guillaume Camougrand, Shelley Torresan and Cliff Wickman will lead winemaking and viticulture at the celebrated McLaren Vale winery.

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@giantstepswine 2025 single-vineyard release is one of its strongest yet, and includes the debut of the Primavera Vineyard Chardonnay.

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Heathcote winery Syrahmi has released the 2021 vintage of its Home Block High Density Shiraz, and unsurprisingly, it has lived up to the high expectations set by previous vintages.

Read the full tasting note from Jeni Port here: https://t.co/5ViqS1FL1z

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This award recognises that truly great wineries do more than just make great wine: they innovate, they invest, they refocus.

The 2027 Winery of the Year award is proudly supported by Jamesprint.

See the full list here: https://t.co/zRXz4k7UBf

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This award commemorates winemakers who have consistently produced exceptional wines over a sustained period.

The 2027 Winemaker of the Year award is proudly supported by RIEDEL.

See the full list here: https://t.co/2ZX1UEsVZa

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This award acknowledges the tremendous skill of the viticulturist. As custodians of vine and soil, their job is to produce optimal fruit regardless of the vintage conditions.

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The Best New Winery award celebrates new wineries and acknowledges their contributions to the Australian wine landscape.

See the full list here: https://t.co/Yk0TFXaZaV

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The wineries nominated for the Best Value Winery award consistently produce wines of value without sacrificing quality.

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The Dark Horse award champions wineries that are not as commonly talked about as they should be, yet are wildly deserving of recognition. These are regional gems, the true underdogs, as nominated by the Tasting Team.

See the full list here: https://t.co/Wz3LhUoDEZ

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The annual Halliday Wine Companion Awards recognise the best of the best, and our People’s Choice is a chance for you to have your say and vote for your favourite winery experience.

Cast your vote to win a $1000+ prize pack: https://t.co/K9EmFOhUx2

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We are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards.

To discover who's in the running, head to the 2027 shortlist hub on the Halliday website: https://t.co/Gid8Sv2kQC

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@tahbilkwines, Victoria’s oldest family-owned winery, celebrates 100 years of Purbrick legacy with historic vines and timeless traditions.

This post is a Halliday paid promotion.

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@debortoliwines 96-point Melba Amphora Cabernet: clay-aged, hand-picked, ethereal and pure – crafted over decades of Yarra Valley expertise. https://t.co/41jAbzHRsm

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@debortoliwines 96-point Melba Amphora Cabernet: clay-aged, hand-picked, ethereal and pure – crafted over decades of Yarra Valley expertise.

https://t.co/41jAbzHRsm

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@debortoliwines 96-point Melba Amphora Cabernet: clay-aged, hand-picked, ethereal and pure – crafted over decades of Yarra Valley expertise.

https://t.co/41jAbzHRsm

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To celebrate the launch of Halliday Spirits, we're giving away a spirits prize pack worth $510 RRP to one lucky winner.

Don’t miss out! Enter now for your chance to win. Entries close midnight May 27, 2025. Good luck 🥃

📷 Denver and Liely

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Introducing our new Spirits Tasting Team: @FredSiggins and Jess Clayfield – two of Australia's most respected voices in the drinks world 🥃🍸

Find their latest spirits reviews at the link below.

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For nearly 40 years, the Halliday Wine Companion has been Australia’s most trusted wine guide. Now we're expanding our expertise to include the world of spirits.

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