Halliday Wine Companion Awards
Here you will find all of the big winners and our top picks from the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards, including Wine the Year, Grenache of the Year & some of the best buys from the 2027 edition of Australia's ultimate Wine Guide.
97 pts
2025 Mulline Barrabool ChardonnayGeelong
A stunning new addition to the Mulline single-site stable.
Sale price$60.00
In stock, 4 left 95 pts
2025 Cullen Grace MadelineMargaret River
A serious, ageworthy take on the Margaret River SBS from one of the country’s most committed biodynamic estates.
Sale price$40.00
In stock, 3 left 96 pts
2022 Spinifex IndigeneBarossa Valley
Old vine Barossa Valley Shiraz Mataro. Deep, dark and brooding. Classic Barossa and classic Spinifex.
Sale price$70.00
In stock, 7 left 97 pts
2025 Mulline Modewarre Pinot NoirGeelong
Ben Mullen showcases another corner of Geelong with this truly beautiful, contemporary Pinot Noir.
Sale price$60.00
In stock, 3 left 94 pts
2023 A.Rodda Cuvee de ChaisBeechworth
Beautifully balanced Bordeaux blend from the oldest Cabernet vineyard in Beechworth.
Sale price$39.00
In stock, 10 left 97 pts
2025 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard ChardonnayYarra Valley
The boldest and most generous of the Giant Steps single vineyard Chardonnays.
Sale price$89.00
In stock, 4 left 97 pts
2024 Bondar Hope Springs Eternal GrenacheMcLaren Vale
Elite Single Vineyard Grenache from one of the 'Grand Cru' Grenache sites of Blewitt Springs.
Sale price$75.00
In stock, 7 left 95 ptsHALLIDAY TOP 100
2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo ChardonnayYarra Valley
A tiny production, volcanic-soil Upper Yarra Chardonnay from a wonderful artisan producer.
Sale price$42.00
In stock 94 pts
2025 Protero Nebbiolo RoseAdelaide Hills
A premium Nebbiolo Rosé from Steve Pannell's beautiful Adelaide Hills Protero vineyard in Gumeracha.
Sale price$35.00
In stock, 11 left 96 ptsHALLIDAY TOP 100
2025 Holyman ChardonnayTamar Valley
Joe & Lou Holyman's scintillating and highly sought-after Tasmanian Chardonnay. Tiny amounts available.
Sale price$59.00
In stock 95 ptsHALLIDAY TOP 100
2025 Ravensworth Regional RieslingCanberra
Another delicious release of one of Australia's artisanal Rieslings.
Sale price$30.00
In stock, 9 left 95 pts
2025 Bondar NeroMcLaren Vale
A small make release of this highly gluggable version of McLaren Vale Nero d'Avola.
Sale price$32.00
In stock, 8 left 94 pts
2023 Vino Volta Love Sick Puppy DolcettoGeographe
A bright, juicy Dolcetto from Geographe, made for relaxed drinking and best served with a slight chill.
Sale price$32.00
In stock, 8 left 96 pts
2025 ChaLou RieslingOrange
A vibrant, off-dry Orange Riesling that balances citrus with a touch of sweetness.
Sale price$35.00
In stock 94 pts
2025 Timo Mayer GrenacheYarra Valley
A debut release of Yarra Valley Grenache from black dirt in the Yarra.
Sale price$55.00
In stock, 6 left 97 ptsHALLIDAY TOP 100
2024 Yangarra Roux Beaute RoussanneMcLaren Vale
Benchmark small-batch Roussanne raised in ceramic eggs. Wildly creative and wildly delicious.
Sale price$55.00
Regular price$65.00
In stock, 9 left 95 pts
2024 By Fabiano NegroamaroMcLaren Vale
Authentic Aussie take on a warm-climate Italian red. Hearty but still mid-weight, this a very cool.
Sale price$38.00
In stock, 10 left 94 pts
2025 Shaw + Smith M3 ChardonnayAdelaide Hills
A benchmark Adelaide Hills Chardonnay that balances depth, precision, and energy, driven by top-quality fruit from the Lenswood vineyard.
Sale price$55.00
In stock 95 pts
2023 Charteris Central Otago Pinot NoirCentral Otago
A smart, small-batch Pinot from two Central Otago vineyards, showing off both site detail and PJ Charteris’ light-touch approach.
Sale price$55.00
In stock, 9 left 97 ptsHALLIDAY TOP 100
2024 Shaw + Smith Lenswood Vineyard ChardonnayAdelaide Hills
Shaw + Smith’s flagship Chardonnay from the high-altitude Lenswood site – a coiled, flinty, and incredibly precise expression of the Adelaide Hills.
Sale price$95.00
In stock, 6 left 97 pts
2022 Koomilya GT Block ShirazMcLaren Vale
From vines once grafted over from Gewürztraminer, this single-block Shiraz shows a lifted, fragrant side of Koomilya while still carrying the depth and savoury power the vineyard is known for.
Sale price$130.00
Sold out 96 pts
2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Pinot NoirYarra Valley
A darker, slightly fleshier take on Upper Yarra Pinot that still shows the polish, poise and quiet confidence of The Wanderer house style.
Sale price$40.00
In stock 95 pts
2024 Corymbia Rocket's Vineyard Tempranillo MalbecSwan Valley
A vibrant and velvety Tempranillo/Malbec blend with beautiful aromatics and excellent structure.
Sale price$43.00
In stock, 11 left 96 pts
2023 Yeringberg ViognierYarra Valley
A full, luscious Viognier from one of the Yarra Valley's most iconic producers.
Sale price$54.00
In stock, 1 left 95 pts
2024 Mount Mary Reflexion Pinot NoirYarra Valley
Younger vine Pinot Noir isolated by Sam Middleton for a Reflexion release. Only a small amount made.
Sale price$67.00
In stock 96 pts
2022 Dalwhinnie Moonambel ShirazPyrenees
Richly flavoured cool-climate Shiraz from one of the most notable producers in the Pyrenees.
Sale price$69.00
In stock, 9 left 99 pts SUCKLING TOP 100
2024 Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock ShirazHeathcote
Shiraz for the cellar from Jasper Hill, one of Australia's true biodynamic vineyard pioneers.
Sale price$90.00
In stock, 2 left 96 pts
2021 Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir 1.5LGippsland
The Premium Pinot Noir from Bass Phillip is one of the most prestigious and collectable Pinot Noirs in the land.
Sale price$690.00
In stock, 6 left 96 pts
2022 Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet SauvignonPyrenees
One of the most bankable Cabernets in Victoria. The Moonambel Cabernet will cellar well for many years to come.
Sale price$69.00
In stock 94 pts
2023 Frankland Estate ShirazGreat Southern
A wonderfully harmonious, medium-bodied Shiraz that swaps heavy-handed oak for pure, spice-driven refreshment and outstanding value.
Sale price$30.00
In stock, 5 left 96 pts
2023 Bondar Hope Springs Eternal ShirazMcLaren Vale
Classy Clarendon Shiraz made by Andre Bondar - this is Dre's ode to cooler-climate Shiraz grown at altitude.
Sale price$73.00
In stock, 2 left 94 pts
2023 Henschke Keyneton Euphonium Shiraz BlendEden Valley
An elegant old vine Shiraz blend from the icons of the Eden Valley, the Henschke family.
Sale price$59.00
In stock 95 pts
2024 Yangarra Circle GrenacheMcLaren Vale
Peter Fraser captures the vibrancy of Blewitt Springs Grenache in this bright, medium-bodied red - biodynamically grown and built for the esky.
Sale price$24.00
In stock 98 pts
2024 Toolangi F Block Chardonnay
The top of the tree Chardonnay from Toolangi. The Yarra's premier white variety in full flight.
Sale price$84.00
In stock, 5 left 96 pts
2023 Shaw + Smith Balhannah Vineyard ShirazAdelaide Hills
An elite cool-climate Shiraz from the prized Balhannah site – complex, seductive, and packed with dark fruit and savoury grit.
Sale price$95.00
In stock 95 pts
2023 Spinifex Bete NoirBarossa Valley
The epitome of modern, elegant, premium Barossa Shiraz from a master craftsman of the region.
Sale price$39.00
In stock