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The 2026 Shortlist
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Best New Winery: The Finalists
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Best Value Winery: The Finalists
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Dark Horse Winery: The Finalists
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Viticulturist of the Year: The Finalists
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Winemaker of the Year: The Finalists
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Winery of the Year: The Finalists
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The 2026 People's Choice Award – Vote now
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Taste the Awards 2026
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From the tasting team
Read MoreJeni Port reflects on 10 years of Australian Women in Wine
AWIW recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a Gala Dinner and a keynote speech from UK wine critic Jancis Robinson. Halliday taster Jeni Port, a founding board member of AWIW, reflects on what the organisation has achieved over the past decade.
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Travel
Read MoreWhy you should head to Rutherglen’s Dark Side of Wine festival this August
Sip wines by firelight, party in wineries and solve a muscat murder mystery at Rutherglen’s Dark Side of Wine festival this August.
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Travel
Read MoreFrom Côte-Rôtie to Cornas: Discover the wines of the Northern Rhône
Learn about the Northern Rhône Valley's key appellations and wines.
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News
Read MorePenfolds' Collection 2025 includes the 70th Grange release plus a brand-new cab syrah
There are 24 wines from four countries in Penfolds 2025 Collection, including the 2021 Grange, the third release of the CWT 521 Cabernet Sauvignon Marselan, and the brand-new 2022 FWT 543 Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah. The Collection will be available from August 7, 2025.
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Spirits
Read MoreTwo Tasmanian distilleries (and their must-try whiskies) to put on your radar
We hear from two Tasmanian distilleries – Furneaux Distillery and Launceston Distillery – about what makes their style unique, and each puts forward a signature whisky for you to try.
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