Dave Brookes
An established wine journalist, Dave contributes to a range of publications here and overseas. Originally from New Zealand, Dave lived in South Australia’s Barossa for many years and has almost 30 years’ experience working in the wine industry across a range of sectors; including retail, wholesale, wineries, the secondary market and brand management.
Dave was awarded Dux of the prestigious Len Evans Tutorial in 2011 and is sought-after as a judge and panel chair on the wine show circuit, having judged at more than 70 wine shows around Australia and internationally.
Regional focus: Barossa and Eden valleys, SA; Tasmania.
Instagram: @withnailian
Latest Articles
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From the tasting team
Team Talk: The Tasting Team share their go-to celebration wine
18 Jun 2026 -
Wine Lists
From across Australia: sixteen newly reviewed wines to try now
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Meet the winemaker
The rise of Murdoch Hill
11 Jun 2026 -
Behind the label
Sunbury in focus: Marnong Estate's latest releases under winemaker Alex Beckett
11 Jun 2026
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Latest dave brookes Articles
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Wine Lists
Halliday taster Dave Brookes reviews the latest vintage releases from the Barossa – here are nine standouts
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From the tasting team
Dave Brookes on the best sparkling wine producers
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From the tasting team
Dave Brookes on Tasmania's stellar year
11 Dec, 2023 -
From the tasting team
Legacy everlasting: Dave Brookes on the Barossa
13 Nov, 2023
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