HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION TOP 100 WINERIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2025
Tide Communications
Halliday Wine Companion has just revealed its Top 100 Wineries 2025 (on 22 October); a celebration of the best wineries in Australia, right now. The list of 100 spans producers from around the country and focuses on their complete portfolio. Each name listed is a champion of Australian wine.
To be selected as a Top 100 Winery, Halliday must have reviewed each producer's wines within the last 12 months. A 1100-long list became just over 450 wineries. Then, it came down to quality – quality had to be consistent across the range.
“The names on this list never rest on their laurels – they constantly strive for better, in their winery, their vineyards, with their growers, and their regions. These are the producers shaping Australia’s modern wine landscape and ensuring its future, ” says Katrina Butler, Halliday’s Head of Tasting.
Proudly sitting at number one is Margaret River’s Vasse Felix, which was awarded the top spot for its exceptional range of wines and rich history in the region.
"Chief winemaker Virginia Willcock and viticulturist Bart Molony have also both won major awards in the 2026 and 2025 editions of the Halliday Wine Companion, as Winemaker of the Year and Viticulturist of the Year respectively,” Katrina adds. “In 2025, too, its flagship wine Tom Cullity celebrates its 10th vintage, and the 2023 Heytesbury Chardonnay was name Chardonnay of the Year and White Wine of the Year in the 2026 Companion. We congratulate Vasse Felix on this monumental achievement. The result of decades of unwavering commitment. ”
Coming in at a close second is the Hunter Valley’s Brokenwood, which was also named Winery of the Year in the 2026 Companion.
At number three, Oakridge is in good company of other Yarra Valley stalwarts, Mount Mary, Yarra Yering, Giant Steps and Hoddles Creek Estate. The balance of the top 25 is rounded out with glittering names, from Beechworth royalty Giaconda, to top McLaren Vale wineries including Yangarra Estate, Thistledown and Koomilya. Cult Barossa Valley producers The Standish Wine Co and Sami-Odi also feature alongside some of the best wineries in the Clare and Eden Valleys.
Halliday acknowledges that there are some important producers who are missing from the list. Many of whom are deserving of inclusion, but either didn’t submit wines for review, or are just barely out of frame. The Top 100 Wineries is intended to be dynamic year-on-year, and to reflect and celebrate a producer’s current performance. To celebrate the momentous release of both Top 100 Wines and Top 100 Wineries 2025, Halliday is hosting two tasting events. The Melbourne event will be at Panama Dining Room on Wednesday 12 November, and Brisbane’s will be at Cloudland on Thursday 20 November. These exciting tasting events will feature a selection of producers featured in the Top 100 Wines and Top 100 Wineries, who will be in attendance to showcase their award-winning wines.
To view the complete Top 100 Wineries 2025 list visit:
https://winecompanion.com.au/resources/awards/top-100-wineries
For event info and tickets: www.winecompanion.com.au/articles/events/upcoming-halliday-events
For further information, or to speak to the wineries or a Halliday Wine Companion representative, please contact:
Erin O’Donnell [email protected] or 0414 853 803
@winecompanion | facebook.com/winecompanion
About Halliday Wine Companion
For nearly 40 years, Halliday Wine Companion has been the definitive guide to Australian wine. Each year, our expert Tasting Team reviews around 8000 wines, contributing to a collection of more than 180,000 tasting notes from over 4000 wineries on winecompanion.com.au – Australia’s most comprehensive wine review platform.
Published quarterly, Halliday magazine offers an accessible and engaging take on wine, spirits, food and travel. In 2022, we introduced Halliday Wine Club and Halliday Wine Academy to further support the Australian wine community. Our tasting remit expanded to include New Zealand wines in 2024, and, in 2025, Halliday became the new home of Halliday Spirits.
We also publish the annual Halliday Wine Companion, the industry’s leading guide that sets the benchmark for winemakers, collectors and wine lovers alike. With Halliday, you’ll always find the right bottle.
Contact details:
Erin O’Donnell - [email protected] or 0414 853 803