Your top 10 stories from 2021

To mark the end of another ‘unprecedented’ year, we look back at the stories from it that you’ve loved most. From roundups of standout wines to spotlights on varietals and styles, deep dives on sparkling and musings from James Halliday himself, these are our 10 most-read articles from 2021.  

1. Standout red wines from the 2022 Companion
A wrap up of this year’s top-scoring red wines, rated 96 points and above by the Halliday Tasting Team.  

2. The top 50 wines of 2020
Your favourite 50 wines from last year, featuring age-worthy shiraz, pinot noir, riesling, chardonnay and more.  

3. Erin Larkin on WA cabernet
Tasting Team member Erin Larkin shares a surprising trend from her tasting of WA cabernet for the annual Halliday Wine Companion.

4. Wines to drink from your cellar now
A list of wines approaching their ‘drink by’ date. 

5. Jeni Port on prosecco
Tasting Team member Jeni Port reflects on the history of prosecco in Australia and looks at where it’s going next. 

6. Low-alcohol wines
Three lower-alcohol (around 9% ABV) wines perfect for lighter indulging.  

7. Cork versus screwcap
James Halliday on the benefits of screwcap over cork.   

8. The best of the rest 
These wines may not have made 2022’s Top Rated list, but they’re still exceptional. We look at why. 

9. Jane Parkinson on Champagne
Why do we save Champagne for special occasions? UK-based wine authority Jane Parkinson explains why we should be drinking it more often. 

10. Cool reds for hot days
Think red wine is only for colder weather? These lighter styles are proof that red wine can be enjoyed all year round.