The wait is over – tomorrow night we celebrate the best in Australian wine.
The 2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards are almost here, and this is your final chance to join the industry’s most anticipated evening.
Experience an unforgettable night as Australia’s top wineries, producers and wine professionals are honoured with the most prestigious accolades. Guests will also enjoy an exclusive first look at the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion.
This year’s event takes place at Melbourne’s iconic Ormond Hall at The Commons Collective – the perfect setting for an evening of connection, recognition and celebration with the country’s leading winemakers and viticulturists.
Join Halliday today to ensure you get access to all of our award winners, including Wine of the Year, Winery of the Year, Winemaker of the Year and more. Plus, you'll also discover our 17 varietal winners, including Shiraz of the Year, Pinot Noir of the year and Chardonnay of the Year.
To toast your arrival, we’ll send you a complimentary 95-point Hunter Valley shiraz from First Creek.
Enter code FIRSTCREEK at checkout and it's all yours!
But the perks don’t stop there. As a member, you’ll get:
185,000+ expert tasting notes covering 4000+ wineries – all at your fingertips
Our new spirits library (gin, whisky and more await!)
Unlimited access to thousands of digital articles
Four glossy issues of Halliday magazine delivered to your door
Exclusive members-only content you can’t get anywhere else
Your very own Virtual Cellar to track and manage your wines
Special offers from our winery and retail partners
Early-bird access to Halliday events – like Taste the Awards in Melbourne & Sydney
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