It's been 10 years since Brown Brothers expanded its iconic Patricia range to include a Tasmanian chardonnay. Jeni Port reflects on the wine's evolution at a recent tasting held to celebrate the milestone.

In early November, the winners of one of the country's oldest and most prestigious wine shows were revealed. We take you inside the 2025 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards and suggest some of the year's top wines to try.

And lastly, we round up nine sparkling wines perfect for the festive season.

Enjoy your weekend,

Halliday Wine Companion

10 years of Patricia Chardonnay

Halliday taster Jeni Port reflects on a decade of Brown Brothers' iconic Patricia Tasmanian Chardonnay.

2025 Melbourne Royal winners

Find out who won the top gongs at one of Australia's longest running and most prestigious wine shows. 

A closer look at seven gold-medal wines from Melbourne Royal 

Get to know highly rated wines

from Oakridge, Butler Crest, Turkey Flat, Tahbilk and Greenpiper Wines.  

Sparkling wines to sip this summer

Whether it's Christmas, New Year's

or just another hot summer's day, these bottles of fizz will hit the spot.

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Image credits: Brown Brothers, Melbourne Royal Wine Show

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