Halliday Wine Companion Top 100

Top value, classically-styled Sangiovese from an impressive Beechworth producer.

Excellent Pinot Noir off the newly-minted Elanto vineyard - one to watch for lovers of premium Pinot Noir.

A tightly wound, cool-climate Riesling from one of Australia’s most consistent hands, made for drinking now or forgetting in the cellar.

From 70-year-old bush vines in Blewitt Springs, this is a bright, red-fruited and spicy Grenache with beautiful floral lift and silky texture.

An Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc made as a homage to the white wines of the Loire.

A lightning strike of a cool-climate Chardonnay picking up rave reviews.

An iconic Hunter Chardonnay with serious pedigree - rich, layered and built for the long haul.

One of Tasmania's most scintillating small-batch Chardonnays. Tightly wound and electric with energy.

A long-time favourite for lovers of Eden Valley Riesling, from a producer with a simply unbelievable track record.

An exciting new example of Australian Pinot Gris, coming from blossoming Geelong.

A precise, brooding McLaren Vale Shiraz from two dry-grown Blewitt Springs blocks - layered, structured, and seriously impressive.

One of the finest Fianos in Australia from one of the oldest exponents of the variety.

A tiny-production, hands-off Cabernet Franc from Clare that’s all about perfume, texture and sheer drinkability.

One of the most unique and powerful Australia sparklings you will find. If you like the richer, more oxidative style of fizz from some of Champagne's avant garde, you relly need to try this.

Old-vine Clare Valley Riesling, wild-fermented, savoury and long.

Consistently one of Victoria's best value Rieslings. The almost off-dry style makes it dangerously easy to drink. Great stuff again from Best's.

Proper vintage Blanc de Blancs from the Upper Yarra – elegant, finely built and seriously good value if you’re into the grower Champagne vibe.

The finest expression of Chardonnay from Shaw + Smith from their very best vineyard site in Lenswood.

An old-vine Hunter Shiraz from one of Australia’s most historic vineyards - structured, refined, and built to last.

Arguably Australia's finest Grenache, from a modern superstar producer. Absolutely world-class.

A vibrant, off-dry Orange Riesling that balances citrus brightness with a touch of sweetness, offering both charm and outstanding value.

Textural Chenin Blanc with a little bit of funk. For lovers of the classic honeyed, toasty still of Chenin, this is for you.

A crisp, vibrant Hunter Semillon from Brokenwood that’s refreshing now but built to evolve into something special with time.

The most lifted and floral of Thommo's sensational 2023 single-vineyard Shiraz.

A beautifully composed, quietly age-worthy Bordeaux blend from one of Beechworth’s most thoughtful and consistent producers.

An impressively dark and dense Shiraz from the Barossa from a cult winemaking legend. One to tuck away into the depths of your cellar.

A southern-Rhone inspired blend of white varieties, with 60% skin contact and fermentation / maturation in ceramic eggs. Deliciously thought-provoking.

Consistently one of the finest Shiraz in North East Victoria. Great stuff here from Eleana Anderson.

Another exceptional single-site Chardonnay from the masterful hands of Adrian Rodda.