Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries of 2024: A Celebration of Excellence
Australia’s wine industry continues to flourish, and the 2024 Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries list highlights the estates that exemplify innovation, quality, and tradition. From world-renowned chardonnays to emerging Rhône varietals, these wineries define the future of Australian wine.
Below is an overview of Halliday’s Top 100 wineries, their locations, and how to connect with them. The Top 50 Top Wineries are on this page, numbers 51-100 are here.
1. Tyrrell’s Wines – Hunter Valley, NSW
Founded in 1858, Tyrrell’s has consistently evolved under the leadership of five generations. Their single-site expressions reflect a refined balance between tradition and modern craftsmanship.
- Address: 1838 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
- Region: Hunter Valley
- Website: Tyrrell’s Wines
2. Giant Steps – Yarra Valley, VIC
Inspired by jazz and excellence, Giant Steps continues to set new benchmarks with award-winning Pinot Noir and wines from its legendary Bastard Hill Vineyard.
- Address: 364 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777
- Region: Yarra Valley
- Website: Giant Steps
3. Giaconda – Beechworth, VIC
Known for crafting some of Australia’s most distinguished Chardonnays, Giaconda combines innovative vineyard management with old-world winemaking principles.
- Address: 3159 Beechworth-Wangaratta Rd, Beechworth VIC 3747
- Region: Beechworth
- Website: Giaconda
4. Yangarra Estate Vineyard – McLaren Vale, SA
Home to ancient Grenache vines and exceptional Rhône varietals, Yangarra has redefined winemaking through biodynamic practices and deep environmental stewardship.
- Address: 809 McLaren Flat Rd, Kangarilla SA 5157
- Region: McLaren Vale
- Website: Yangarra Estate
5. Mount Mary – Yarra Valley, VIC
A pioneer of the Yarra Valley, Mount Mary continues to impress with its quartet of timeless wines. Their dedication to craftsmanship ensures wines that age beautifully.
- Address: Maroondah Hwy, Lilydale VIC 3140
- Region: Yarra Valley
- Website: Mount Mary
6. Cullen Wines – Margaret River, WA
A leader in biodynamic winemaking, Cullen Wines has earned acclaim for its Diana Madeline cabernet and Kevin John chardonnay. Their commitment to sustainability sets them apart.
- Address: 4323 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280
- Region: Margaret River
- Website: Cullen Wines
7. Oakridge Wines – Yarra Valley, VIC
Famous for its chardonnays, Oakridge’s sustainable practices and vineyard-specific wines have propelled it to one of the top spots in the Yarra Valley.
- Address: 864 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream VIC 3770
- Region: Yarra Valley
- Website: Oakridge Wines
8. Grosset Wines – Clare Valley, SA
A pioneer in Riesling production, Grosset crafts meticulously sourced wines that reflect the unique terroir of Clare Valley. Their biodynamic practices further elevate their reputation.
- Address: 25 Hope St, Auburn SA 5451
- Region: Clare Valley
- Website: Grosset Wines
9. Yarra Yering – Yarra Valley, VIC
With Sarah Crowe at the helm, Yarra Yering produces exceptional wines of finesse and depth. Their legacy reflects the bold vision of founder Dr. Bailey Carrodus.
- Address: Briarty Rd, Gruyere VIC 3770
- Region: Yarra Valley
- Website: Yarra Yering
10. Mount Pleasant – Hunter Valley, NSW
Rooted in history and driven by innovation, Mount Pleasant balances tradition and modernity. Winemaker Adrian Sparks has focused the winery’s efforts on high-quality, small-batch releases.
- Address: 401 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
- Region: Hunter Valley
- Website: Mount Pleasant Wines
11. Bindi Wines – Macedon Ranges, VIC
Specialising in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Bindi Wines focuses on terroir-driven, small-batch wines that reflect the cool climate of the Macedon Ranges.
- Address: 343 Gap Rd, Gisborne VIC 3437
- Website: Bindi Wines
12. House of Arras – Northern Tasmania
Australia’s premier sparkling wine producer, House of Arras creates world-class sparkling wines with extended aging, capturing the cool-climate character of Tasmania.
- Address: 1055 Pipers Brook Rd, Pipers River TAS 7254
- Website: House of Arras
13. Vasse Felix – Margaret River, WA
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and blends, Vasse Felix is one of Margaret River’s pioneering wineries.
- Address: 4357 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280
- Website: Vasse Felix
14. Henschke – Barossa Valley, SA
Famous for the legendary Hill of Grace Shiraz, Henschke produces top-tier Shiraz, Riesling, and other varietals across Eden and Barossa Valleys.
- Address: 1428 Keyneton Rd, Keyneton SA 5353
- Website: Henschke
15. Penfolds – Barossa Valley, SA
With iconic labels like Grange, Penfolds excels in Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and multi-regional blends, continuing to set benchmarks in winemaking.
- Address: 30 Tanunda Rd, Nuriootpa SA 5355
- Website: Penfolds
16. Mulline – Geelong, VIC
Specialising in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Mulline crafts wines with elegance and complexity, focusing on cool-climate vineyards.
- Address: Geelong, VIC 3220
- Website: Mulline Wines
17. Koomilya – McLaren Vale, SA
Producing small-batch Shiraz and Grenache, Koomilya focuses on site-specific wines that reflect the unique terroir of McLaren Vale.
- Address: McLaren Vale, SA 5171
- Website: Koomilya
18. Tolpuddle Vineyard – Southern Tasmania
Tolpuddle produces exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, leveraging Tasmania’s cool climate to craft refined, site-specific wines.
- Address: 159 Tolpuddle Dr, Richmond TAS 7025
- Website: Tolpuddle Vineyard
19. Bass Phillip – Gippsland, VIC
Renowned for its biodynamic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Bass Phillip is one of Australia’s most acclaimed small producers.
- Address: 175 Leongatha Rd, Leongatha South VIC 3953
- Website: Bass Phillip
20. Yeringberg – Yarra Valley, VIC
Yeringberg offers classic Bordeaux blends and Chardonnay, continuing a legacy of fine winemaking in the heart of the Yarra Valley.
- Address: 80 Maddens Ln, Coldstream VIC 3770
- Website: Yeringberg
21. Standish Wine Co – Barossa Valley, SA
Specialising in small-batch Shiraz, Standish Wine Co. focuses on single-vineyard wines that express the essence of Barossa terroir.
- Address: Barossa Valley, SA 5352
- Website: Standish Wine Co
22. Pooley Wines – Tasmania
Producing cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling, Pooley Wines is known for excellence and sustainability.
- Address: 1431 Richmond Rd, Richmond TAS 7025
- Website: Pooley Wines
23. Wendouree – Clare Valley, SA
Known for its intense Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, Wendouree has a reputation for producing long-lived, collectible wines.
- Address: 111 Wendouree Rd, Clare SA 5453
- Website: No official website
24. Yalumba – Eden Valley, SA
Australia’s oldest family-owned winery, Yalumba excels in Viognier and Shiraz, with a strong commitment to sustainable practices.
- Address: Eden Valley Rd, Angaston SA 5353
- Website: Yalumba
25. Wynns Coonawarra Estate – Coonawarra, SA
Wynns is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing the distinctive terroir of the Coonawarra region.
- Address: 77 Memorial Dr, Coonawarra SA 5263
- Website: Wynns Coonawarra Estate
26. Rieslingfreak – Clare Valley, SA
Focusing solely on Riesling, Rieslingfreak crafts a variety of styles, from bone-dry to sweet and sparkling.
- Address: 567 Magpie Rd, Clare SA 5453
- Website: Rieslingfreak
27. Sami-Odi – Barossa Valley, SA
Sami-Odi is a boutique winery known for exceptional Shiraz, focusing on organic farming and small-batch production.
- Address: 24 Valley Rd, Nuriootpa SA 5355
- Website: Sami-Odi
28. Stella Bella Wines – Margaret River, WA
Stella Bella specialises in Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet, and Semillon blends, with a focus on vibrant, regional expression.
- Address: 205 Rosa Brook Rd, Margaret River WA 6285
- Website: Stella Bella Wines
29. Thistledown Wines – McLaren Vale, SA
Thistledown produces elegant Grenache and Shiraz wines with a minimal-intervention approach.
- Address: 210 Chalk Hill Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171
- Website: Thistledown Wines
30. Leeuwin Estate – Margaret River, WA
Famous for its Art Series Chardonnay, Leeuwin Estate produces premium wines and hosts renowned art and music events.
- Address: Stevens Rd, Margaret River WA 6285
- Website: Leeuwin Estate
31. Lake’s Folly – Hunter Valley, NSW
Specialising in Cabernet blends and Chardonnay, Lake’s Folly has been producing boutique wines since 1963, known for quality and consistency.
- Address: 2416 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
- Website: Lake’s Folly
32. Seville Estate – Yarra Valley, VIC
Known for elegant Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and Chardonnay, Seville Estate is a cool-climate winery that emphasizes minimal intervention winemaking.
- Address: 65 Linwood Rd, Seville VIC 3139
- Website: Seville Estate
33. Crawford River Wines – Henty, VIC
Famous for exceptional Riesling, Crawford River Wines also produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon in one of Australia’s coolest wine regions.
- Address: 741 Upper Hotspur Rd, Condah VIC 3303
- Website: Crawford River Wines
34. Bannockburn Vineyards – Geelong, VIC
Specialising in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Shiraz, Bannockburn produces premium wines that reflect the terroir of the Geelong region.
- Address: 2121 Midland Hwy, Bannockburn VIC 3331
- Website: Bannockburn Vineyards
35. Alkina Wine Estate – Barossa Valley, SA
Alkina is known for its single-block Grenache and Shiraz, focusing on regenerative farming and terroir exploration in the Barossa Valley.
- Address: 39 Samuel Rd, Greenock SA 5360
- Website: Alkina Wine Estate
36. Sorrenberg – Beechworth, VIC
Specialising in Chardonnay and Gamay, Sorrenberg follows biodynamic principles to produce wines that reflect Beechworth’s unique terroir.
- Address: 69 Sorrenberg Rd, Beechworth VIC 3747
- Website: Sorrenberg
37. Brokenwood – Hunter Valley, NSW
Best known for its flagship Graveyard Shiraz and Semillon, Brokenwood focuses on both classic and contemporary winemaking.
- Address: 401-427 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
- Website: Brokenwood Wines
38. Gembrook Hill – Yarra Valley, VIC
Gembrook Hill produces high-quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc from their vineyard in the Upper Yarra Valley.
- Address: 860 Gembrook Rd, Gembrook VIC 3783
- Website: Gembrook Hill
39. Syrahmi – Heathcote, VIC
Specialising in Syrah, Syrahmi creates expressive, small-batch wines from Heathcote’s distinctive red soils.
- Address: Heathcote, VIC 3523
- Website: Syrahmi Wines
40. Place of Changing Winds – Macedon Ranges, VIC
Known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this winery focuses on organic and biodynamic practices to reflect the purity of the Macedon Ranges.
- Address: 230 Musk Ln, Lancefield VIC 3435
- Website: Place of Changing Winds
41. Medhurst – Yarra Valley, VIC
Medhurst produces estate-grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon with a focus on sustainability and minimal intervention.
- Address: 24 Medhurst Rd, Gruyere VIC 3770
- Website: Medhurst Wines
42. Hoddles Creek Estate – Yarra Valley, VIC
Specialising in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Hoddles Creek Estate offers excellent value wines from their cool-climate vineyards.
- Address: 594 Pacific Rd, Hoddles Creek VIC 3139
- Website: Hoddles Creek Estate
43. Battles Wine – Western Australia
Focused on small-batch production, Battles Wine produces expressive wines that reflect Western Australia’s diverse terroir.
- Address: Western Australia
- Website: Battles Wine
44. Serrat – Yarra Valley, VIC
Serrat is known for its aromatic Pinot Noir and vibrant Shiraz, crafted from meticulously managed vineyards.
- Address: 195 Clintons Rd, Yarra Glen VIC 3775
- Website: Serrat
45. Elderton – Barossa Valley, SA
Specialising in Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache, Elderton focuses on premium wines from some of the oldest vines in the Barossa.
- Address: 3-5 Tanunda Rd, Nuriootpa SA 5355
- Website: Elderton Wines
46. Ashton Hills Vineyard – Adelaide Hills, SA
Famous for its Pinot Noir, Ashton Hills Vineyard also produces exceptional sparkling wines in Adelaide Hills’ cool climate.
- Address: 126 Tregarthen Rd, Ashton SA 5137
- Website: Ashton Hills
47. Coldstream Hills – Yarra Valley, VIC
Coldstream Hills focuses on elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, continuing to set standards in the Yarra Valley.
- Address: 31 Maddens Ln, Coldstream VIC 3770
- Website: Coldstream Hills
48. Chatto – Southern Tasmania
Chatto specialises in small-batch Pinot Noir, reflecting the cool-climate purity of Tasmania’s terroir.
- Address: Glengarry Rd, Glengarry TAS 7275
- Website: Chatto Wines
49. Clonakilla – Canberra District, NSW
Best known for its Shiraz Viognier, Clonakilla combines Rhône varietals with cool-climate elegance.
- Address: 3 Crisps Ln, Murrumbateman NSW 2582
- Website: Clonakilla
50. Mount Langi Ghiran – Grampians, VIC
Mount Langi Ghiran specialises in Shiraz, with a focus on aromatic, cool-climate expressions from the Grampians.
- Address: 80 Vine Rd, Bayindeen VIC 3375
- Website: Mount Langi Ghiran
These wineries represent the diversity and excellence of Australian viticulture, offering world-class wines that reflect the unique characteristics of their regions.
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