Halliday James

For over forty years, James Halliday AM has been Australia's most respected wine critic, and his Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the authority on Australian wine. A best-selling annual, the Halliday Wine Companion 2026 has been completely revised to bring readers the latest wine ratings, regions, best varieties, winery reviews, and a curated selection of the best wines in...

Wine taster, maker, writer and critic James Halliday AM has hosted or attended countless wine dinners since the 1970s – some small, some grand, all great. Here, he shares his original tasting notes across decades, inviting us to share in his 50-year journey of wine discovery with roughly 2200 wines included. From the present day, he reflects on his earlier...