To recognise all the incredible finalists considered for this year’s Halliday Wine Companion Awards, we present the 2027 shortlist.
Below, you can explore the best Australian wineries, winemakers and viticulturists, as nominated by the Halliday Tasting Team. The Tasting Team includes Dave Brookes, Jane Faulkner, Jeni Port, Katrina Butler, Marcus Ellis, Mike Bennie, Philip Rich, Shanteh Wale and Toni Paterson MW. This collection of industry experts has spent the past year tasting around 7500 wines from over 1000 wineries across 60 Australian wine regions.
The winners of each category will be revealed at the Halliday Awards ceremony on Wednesday August 19, 2026, but for now, explore the shortlist and discover why each of these finalists deserves to be in the running.
On Thursday August 20, you can also purchase the 2027 edition of the Halliday Wine Companion – the definitive guide to Australian wine. Within its pages, you’ll find more about these finalists, as well as expert reviews on thousands of Australian wines.
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The Shortlist
Best New Winery: The Finalists
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The Shortlist
Best Value Winery: The Finalists
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The Shortlist
Dark Horse Winery: The Finalists
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The Shortlist
Viticulturist of the Year: The Finalists
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The Shortlist
Winemaker of the Year: The Finalists
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The Shortlist
Winery of the Year: The Finalists
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The 2027 People's Choice Award – Vote now
The 2027 People's Choice Award – Vote now
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Awards
Tickets on sale now for Taste the Awards 2027
Join us in Melbourne on Thursday August 20 as we celebrate the latest award-winning wines and wineries.
