LS Merchants was started by Dylan Arvidson and his partner Taryn in 2017. Arvidson was born in Blenheim NZ, raised in Geelong and moved to Margaret River in 2009 to work at Juniper Estate. LS ...

Tim Knappstein is a 3rd-generation vigneron, his winemaking lineage dating back to 1893 in the Clare Valley. He made his first wines at the family’s Stanley Wine Company and established his own wine ...

Dave and Jen Wright (co-owners with Fred and Sarah Howard) had a combined background of dentistry, art and a CSU viticultural degree when they moved from Adelaide to McLaren Flat to become vignerons.

To qualify for this award, each winery has to have received a 5-star rating for the first time, and a history of at least four lesser ratings. Dal Zotto Wines is Dark Horse of the Year, and ...

Fred Siggins looks at the role Australian wine casks are playing in the whisky industry. Australian whisky is difficult to define. Modern Australian whisky production has only been around for a little ...

Barossa Valley shiraz is a global brand – and justifiably so. But, as Dave Brookes discovered on a recent tasting trip for the 2026 Companion, there’s a lot more to this iconic region. About an hour’s ...

Brendan Black speaks to Kate Goodman, Steve Baraglia and Sarah Crowe about stepping into the role of chief winemaker at ...

House of Arras, Australia’s most awarded sparkling wine producer, has unveiled its annual collection. This content is available to members only Become a member to unlock the new House of Arras tasting ...

Best wineries Australia The Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries 2024 celebrates the best producers in Australia right now. Taking out the top spot for 2024 is Hunter Valley icon Tyrrell's ...

28. Stella Bella Wines Margaret River, Western Australia There’s a broad range of high quality wines under the Stella Bella umbrella. But it is at the pointy end, with the Luminosa and Suckfizzle ...

The Halliday Top 100 Wineries 2024 have been revealed. Tasting Team member Marcus Ellis looks at the eligibility criteria to make the list, and what makes these 100 Australian producers so special.

Not sure which wine to try first from the Top 100 Wines 2024? These eight wines from the list are a great place to start. Rated between 95 points and an epic 99 points, you can't go wrong with any of ...