Halliday is shocked and profoundly saddened by the passing of Yangarra Estate winemaker Peter Fraser on Thursday evening. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends, and the entire Australian wine community, to which he was such an integral part. Read our statement here.

Agricole-style rums are changing the game for Australia's oldest spirit, says Fred Siggins. Learn more about fresh cane rums and the producers driving the revolution.

Lastly, we round up the wine clubs worth signing up for, and share highlights from the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show.

Enjoy your weekend,

Halliday Wine Companion

Vale, Peter Fraser

We mourn the loss of the widely loved winemaker at Yangarra Estate and Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard.

What's driving Australia's rum revolution?

How agricole-style rums are changing the game for Australia's oldest spirit.

Three essential wine clubs

These are the Australian wine clubs worth signing up for.

Highlights from the AAVWS

Wines from the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show to try.

There's still time to claim your bonus 95-point shiraz!

Whether you're navigating a bottle shop, wine list, or wondering when to drink that bottle you've been saving, a Halliday membership is the perfect place to start.

As a member, you'll unlock exclusive content, including our extensive library of tasting notes for Australian and New Zealand wines and spirits.

Plus, for a limited time you'll also receive a free 95-point shiraz from Granite Belt winery Balancing Heart (valued at $56 RRP). Simply use the code BHEART at checkout.

T&Cs apply.

Other membership perks include:

• 185,000+ expert tasting notes from 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

Image credits: Burdekin, Husk, Yangarra Estate, Crittenden Estate, Chapel Hill

*Terms and conditions of Balancing Heart wine offer: Delivery of products is only valid for Australian addresses. Delivery can take up to 21 days. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other promotion. Coupon code BHEART must be applied at the checkout and cannot be added retroactively. The coupon code only applies to annual $95 Premium and $139 Vintage memberships. Offer expires 11:59pm, 30 November 2025. This offer is only available to Australian residents. 

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