The countdown is on. Next week, you'll have the opportunity to vote for your favourite Australian winery in our 2027 People's Choice Award. Before voting opens, we take a look back at last year's top 10 wineries, as chosen by you.

Sparkling wine may be what we instinctively choose when we've got something to celebrate, but it's far from the only option. Here, the Halliday Tasting Team reveal the wines they reach for when there's a moment to mark.

Finally, we round up 16 newly reviewed wines to try, and if you've thinking about a weekend winery getaway, Wynns is giving away just that! Enter here to win the ultimate Wynns Coonawarra Estate experience, including flights, luxury accommodation, and much more.

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Halliday Wine Companion

Your top 10 wineries

Ahead of voting opening next week, we revisit the top 10 wineries in last year's People's Choice Award.

Team Talk – celebration wines

The Halliday Tasting Team reveal the wines they reach for when they have something to celebrate.

Newly reviewed wines to try

These 16 wines, rated between 91 and 97 points, have been recently reviewed by the Halliday Tasting Team.

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