There are 24 wines from four countries in Penfolds 2025 Collection, including the 2021 Grange, the third release of the CWT ...

Despite the cold mistral wind, syrah can ripen in the Northern Rhône thanks to the moderating influence of the deep Rhône River. Vineyards are also largely planted on steeply sloped terraces to ...

We hear from two Tasmanian distilleries – Furneaux Distillery and Launceston Distillery – about what makes their style unique ...

Halliday taster Shanteh Wale shares what she learned about Ningxia, China's largest wine region, while there to judge the ...

Vote for your favourite Australian winery in our People's Choice Award The annual Halliday Wine Companion Awards recognise the best of the best from across Australia's wine industry and our People's ...

Learn the difference between single malt and single grain, and when to spell whiskey with an 'e' in this simple explainer.

Get to know the variety here. Northwestern Spain is home to the world’s largest plantings of the variety, with over 9000 hectares found across Galicia, in the regions of Ribeira Sacra, Valdeorras and ...

Discover Australia's best wineries James Halliday and the team have reviewed more than 2000 Australian wineries in diverse regions around the country.

James explains the ratings that wineries receive in the annual Halliday Wine Companion book. Learn more about winery ratings.

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 ...

Only the Halliday Australian Vintage Chart breaks down Australian vintages across the wine regions for the last 30 years. Discover our state-specific vintage guides here.