Halliday Wine Companion 2025: The Bestselling and Definitive Guide to Australian Wine (Paperback) - James Halliday

The annual bible for lovers of Australian wine, detailing the best wineries and vintages of the key regions, as well as a series of awards.

For over thirty years James Halliday AM has been Australia's most respected wine critic, and his Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the industry benchmark for Australian wine.

A best-selling annual, the Halliday Wine Companion 2025 has been completely revised to bring readers the latest wine ratings, regions, best varietals, winery reviews and a curated selection of the best wines in Australia.

The Halliday Tasting Team, now led by Campbell Mattinson in the role of chief editor, share their extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes with points, price, value, and advice on best-by drinking.

The book provides information about wineries and winemakers, including opening times, contact details and advice on family and dog-friendly vineyards. It's the essential guide to the country's best drops, or an ideal gift for any wine lover.

About the Author

James Halliday is an unmatched authority on every aspect of the Australian wine industry and can be compared to the likes of Hugh Johnson, Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson. His winemaking has led him to sojourns in Bordeaux and Burgundy, and he has had a long career as an international wine judge. In 1995 he received the Australian wine industry's ultimate accolade, the Maurice O'Shea Award, and in 2010 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia. For the 2025 guide, James works alongside Campbell Mattinson, in the role of chief editor, and an experienced team of tasters, who each focus on specific wine regions for the first time.