The 2025 Shortlist

To recognise all the incredible finalists considered for this year’s Halliday Wine Companion Awards, we present the 2025 Shortlist.


Below, explore the best wineries, winemakers and viticulturists that Australia has to offer, as nominated by the Halliday Tasting Team. The Tasting Team includes founder James Halliday, chief editor Campbell Mattinson, Dave Brookes, Jane Faulkner, Jeni Port, Marcus Ellis, Mike Bennie, Philip Rich, Shanteh Wale and Toni Paterson MW


All the winners will be revealed on Wednesday August 7, 2024. The 2025 edition of the Companion will be available from Thursday August 8. Pre-order your copy here.