Photo: Tyrrell’s Wines in the Hunter Valley

Halliday Wine Companion has announced its ‘Top 100 Wineries 2024’, celebrating the best wineries in Australia, right now. The list of 100 spans producers from around the country and focuses on the complete portfolio of wines. Each name listed is regarded as a “true champion of Australian wine”.

“These are wineries that excel in tough years and soar in great ones. They are makers that never settle for good, constantly micro-calibrating to more lucidly express grape, site and season. These are names that are not just synonymous with peerless quality, but also striking character and individuality. These are makers that hold their own on the world stage,” said Marcus Ellis, Halliday tasting team member.

Proudly sitting at number one is Hunter Valley icon Tyrrell’s Wines. Tyrrell’s has been awarded the top spot for its exceptional portfolio, which encompasses “superb wines of value perfect for every day,” through to some of the finest single-site expressions in Australia. Coming in at a close second is Yarra Valley powerhouse Giant Steps, “an outstanding winery producing some of the region’s best wines”. Giant Steps was recently named Winery of the Year and claimed 2025 Pinot Noir of the Year for its 2023 Applejack in the Halliday Wine Companion Awards.

Appearing in the top 10 for the first time is Giaconda from Beechworth. Ranking number three, Giaconda is best known as a producer of world-class Chardonnay, although it certainly is not limited to this variety. Also making its debut in the top 10 is Yarra Yering from the Yarra Valley at number nine. The Clare Valley, Margaret River and McLaren Vale are represented in the top 10 by Grosset, Cullen Wines, and Yangarra Estate Vineyard respectively.

Each year, selecting the Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries is a rigorous process requiring strict criteria to ensure fairness and quality, and to give wineries an equal chance to make it on the prestigious list. Each winery must have submitted wines to Halliday Wine Companion in the last 12 months, with quality required to be as close to guaranteed as possible. In addition, high-scoring wines are of absolute relevance, as is consistency.

Halliday Wine Companion’s Top 100 Wineries 2024 is presented by fine wine store Sense of Taste. With stores across Brisbane and a “strong online presence”, Sense of Taste has worked with Halliday to make wines from producers featured in the Top 100 available to purchase across Australia, from today.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Halliday and these amazing producers to become the go-to retailer for Halliday Wine Companion’s Top 100. At Sense of Taste, we take pride in offering top-quality beverages that provide exceptional value, and we’re excited to help Australians discover their next favourite wine from this remarkable collection,” said Rodney Hunter from Sense of Taste.

To celebrate the releases of Top 100 Wines and Top 100 Wineries 2024, Halliday is hosting two tasting events, in Melbourne at Panama Dining Room on Thursday, 31 October, and at Doltone House in Sydney on Thursday, 6 November. The 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.

The complete Top 100 Wineries 2024 list can be viewed here.

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