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.
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 10% OFF AT CHECKOUT 96 pts
2024 TarraWarra Estate Swallowfield Vineyard Pinot NoirYarra Valley
Lovely, detailed, single vineyard Pinot Noir from Gembrook in the Yarra Valley.
Sale price$75.00
In stock, 8 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
In stock, 2 left 94 pts
2025 Ochota Barrels Fugazi GrenacheMcLaren Vale
A tightly wound, focused version of this cult-favourite Grenache.
Sale price$45.00
In stock, 10 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 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 10% OFF AT CHECKOUT 98 pts
2023 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2Yarra Valley
One of the best Shiraz blends in Australia, year in, year out.
Sale price$129.00
In stock 96 pts
2025 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard ChardonnayYarra Valley
One of the original hero vineyards for Giant Steps, with extra power and personality in 2025.
Sale price$95.00
In stock, 6 left 96 pts
2025 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard ChardonnayYarra Valley
Just 1.8 hectares of Chardonnay on one of the Yarra's great Pinot sites, Applejack produces a tiny, tightly coiled Chardonnay of rare purity, tension and mineral precision.
Sale price$95.00
In stock, 6 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, 7 left 15% OFF AT CHECKOUT 95 pts
2023 Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs GrenacheMcLaren Vale
Old-vine bush vines on deep sand - lifted, expressive, and pure Blewitt Springs charm.
Sale price$60.00
In stock, 6 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 96 pts
2025 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot NoirYarra Valley
The boldest and most powerful of the Giant Steps single vineyard Pinots, taking out Best Pinot Noir Wine of Show at the 2026 Royal Queensland Wine Awards.
Sale price$105.00
In stock 10% OFF AT CHECKOUT 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
2025 Ochota Barrels Impeccable Disorder Pinot NoirAdelaide Hills
Dark and brooding, this is a Pinot Noir full of attitude from cult producer, Ochota Barrels.
Sale price$85.00
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, 10 left 10% OFF AT CHECKOUT 94 pts
2022 La Linea MenciaAdelaide Hills
A trailblazing Adelaide Hills Mencia that brings together Spanish charm and cool-climate finesse in an easygoing, expressive package.
Sale price$32.00
In stock, 7 left 96 pts
2023 Loosen Barry Wolta Wolta RieslingClare Valley
A unique Clare Valley Riesling born from the Loosen-Barry friendship, combining old-vine fruit, long lees ageing and German craftsmanship for a textured, age-worthy style.
Sale price$115.00
In stock, 6 left 98 pts
2024 Pooley Margaret Pooley Tribute RieslingCoal River Valley
Exceptional ultra-premium Riesling from the Pooleys. Made from a single block in only the best years and in tiny quantities.
Sale price$99.00
In stock, 1 left 10% OFF AT CHECKOUT 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, 3 left 96 pts
2024 Bannockburn De La Terre Pinot NoirGeelong
A site-driven Bannockburn Pinot from organically farmed, close-planted vines, offering savoury depth and quiet elegance.
Sale price$79.00
In stock, 6 left 96 pts
2023 Swinging Bridge Caldwell Lane ChardonnayOrange
Single site, high-altitude Chardonnay from arguably Orange's premier producer of the variety.
Sale price$49.00
In stock, 9 left 95 pts
2025 Chatto Killara Farm Pinot NoirTasmania
A more broody and muscular style of Tassie Pinot from the Coal River Valley, care of winemaking legend Jim Chatto.
Sale price$79.00
In stock, 5 left 97 pts Winery of the Year
99 pts
2023 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 1Yarra Valley
One of the country's finest and most cherished Cabernet blends.
Sale price$159.00
In stock, 3 left 95 pts
2023 Adelina Estate Shiraz MataroClare Valley
One of our most popular red wines every year - the Adelina Shiraz Mataro is modern Clare Valley at its best!
Sale price$36.00
Regular price$38.00
In stock, 3 left 96 pts
2021 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Little Yarra ChardonnayYarra Valley
A complex, intriguing yet delicious single site Chardonnay from the cool south of the Yarra. Mac Forbes on fire!
Sale price$79.00
In stock, 5 left 96 pts
2024 Bicknell FC Applecross Pinot NoirYarra Valley
A stunning debut from the historic St Andrews vineyard made in a vibrant style that is effortlessly drinkable.
Sale price$60.00
In stock 95 pts NICK RYAN TOP 100
2018 Mordrelle Blanc de Blancs Zero DosageAdelaide Hills
A long-aged, hand-disgorged Blanc de Blancs that delivers savoury complexity and real finesse, made with care and precision.
Sale price$48.00
In stock 95 pts
2024 Clonakilla O'Riada ShirazCanberra
Fragrant Shiraz from Clonakilla, and one of their very best value wines.
Sale price$45.00
In stock 10% OFF AT CHECKOUT 96 pts
2024 Stargazer Pinot NoirTasmania
Sam Connew's Pinot Noir is like drinking silk. Another great release from this small Tasmanian operation.
Sale price$65.00
In stock 97 pts
2025 Gembrook Hill J.K.M. Pinot NoirYarra Valley
Another beguiling chapter in the Gembrook Hill story - a gorgeously complex and flavourful Pinot.
Sale price$109.00
In stock 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, 5 left 94 pts
2024 Sinapius Close Planted Gruner VeltlinerTasmania
Barrel-fermented style of Gruner Veltliner from Pipers River.
Sale price$38.00
In stock, 2 left 97 pts
2022 Tyrrell's Vat 9 ShirazHunter Valley
An old-vine Hunter Shiraz from one of Australia’s most historic vineyards - structured, refined, and built to last.
Sale price$99.00
In stock, 4 left 96 pts
2022 Mac Forbes Ferguson Vineyard ChardonnayYarra Valley
From one of the Yarra’s most important Chardonnay sites, this shows Mac Forbes at his peak – lean, focused winemaking letting a great vineyard do all the talking.
Sale price$89.00
In stock, 3 left