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Halliday Wine Companion

Halliday Wine Companion
Australia
Chardonnay
Heathcote
Margaret River
Cabernet
Wine
Food and Wine Pairing
Melbourne
Natural Wine
Fowles Wines
Adelaide Hills
Tasmania
Shaw and Smith
Yarra Valley
Strathbogie Ranges
Grenache
Burgundy, France
New Zealand Wine Industry
Tolpuddle
Michael Hill-Smith

The Halliday Wine Companion Podcast (formerly known as By The Glass) is back with a new look, a new host, and a bunch of new and exciting guests.

Join Halliday editor Anna Webster as she sits down with industry experts – including winemakers, sommeliers, distillers, critics, retailers, and more – to chat about, unpack and explore a range of wine- and drinks-related topics.

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Bruce Tyrrell AM has spent more than five decades shaping Australian wine. As the fourth generation of one of Australia’s oldest family-owned wineries, he has helped transform Tyrrell’s, champion Hunter Valley semillon around the world, and preserve ... more

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What really goes into reviewing thousands of Australian wines and selecting the very best for the Halliday Wine Companion?

To celebrate the release of the 2027 Halliday Wine Companion and the annual Halliday Awards, Halliday’s Head of Tasting and Ge... more

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A single glass of Alsatian pinot blanc changed the direction of Eddie McDougall’s life.

In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, host Anna Webster sits down with winemaker, entrepreneur, TV personality and founder of The Flying Winem... more

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In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, Anna Webster sits down with Gwyn Olsen, senior winemaker at Henschke, one of Australia’s most iconic family-owned wineries.

Gwyn’s path into wine was anything but predictable. Born in Cairns a... more

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Recent Guests

Katrina Butler
Head of Tasting and General Manager at Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion
Episode: How Halliday Really Judges 9000 Australian Wines
Eddie McDougall
Winemaker, CEO, entrepreneur, commentator, TV personality and founder of The Flying Winemaker and EJ.
The Flying Winemaker; EJ McDougall wine labels
Episode: The world underestimates Australian wine. Eddie McDougall wants to change that.
Gwyn Olsen
Senior Winemaker at Henschke
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Episode: Inside Henschke: Gwyn Olsen reveals what it takes to make Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone
Stuart Hordern
Chief Winemaker at Brokenwood, Hunter Valley
Brokenwood
Episode: Winery of the Year’s secret to world-class Hunter Valley wine | Stuart Hordern of Brokenwood
Alex Beckett
Director of Wine at Marnong Estate
Marnong Estate
Episode: The ambitious winery hidden 35 minutes from Melbourne CBD
Louisa Rose
Winemaker at Yalumba
Yalumba
Episode: Why Australian wine must change now | Louisa Rose of Yalumba
Tony Bish
New Zealand winemaker, founder of Tony Bish Wines
Tony Bish Wines
Episode: The King of Chardonnay: Tony Bish on reinvention, innovation and obsession
Matt Fowles
Owner and vigneron, Fowles Wines
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Episode: Bushfire recovery & rebuilding with Matt Fowles of Fowles Wine
Lyndon Kubis
Owner of Melbourne neighbourhood wine bars including Toorak Cellars, Milton Wine Shop, The Alps and Clover
Toorak Cellars; Milton Wine Shop; The Alps; Clover
Episode: How Melbourne’s best wine bars are built | Lyndon Kubis (Toorak Cellars, Milton Wine Shop, The Alps, Clover)

Host

Anna Webster
Host of The Halliday Wine Companion Podcast; editor at Halliday Wine Companion.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • A great drop every time

    Easy listen from authentic and open wine industry figures. Often with blue chip experience and household names on their CV.

    Brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimef Newport
    Australia4 months ago
  • Good, but earlier version was better

    I enjoyed the By The Glass episodes a lot more than season two. They were a lot more approachable, educational and entertaining. I learned so much from the wine feature episodes, trying a new wine along with the podcaster and guest. I’d love to see something like that come back for those of us newer to wine and wanting to learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Newbie to wine
    Australia5 months ago
  • An interesting listen

    Stumbled across this podcast only recently and it’s become a bit of a ritual! I’ve even been buying the wine variety featured each week to help enhance my learning. Thanks Halliday

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elkeanth
    Australia5 years ago
  • Fabulous

    So informative! I look forward to it every Friday

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pippathechoccy
    Australia5 years ago
  • A feel good listen and educational too

    An enthusiastic host and interesting guests. I’ve learnt more about wine from this podcast in the last few weeks than I have in the last few years!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    twickersfi
    Australia5 years ago

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Listeners praise authentic, accessible wine talks and high-caliber guests.
The host's enthusiasm makes learning about wine approachable and fun.
Guests are consistently insightful with strong industry perspectives.

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#57
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Apple Podcasts
#195
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#5
Switzerland/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#27
New Zealand/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#53
Switzerland/Arts
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#198
South Africa/Arts/Food

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How Halliday Really Judges 9000 Australian Wines
Q: How are wines chosen to appear in the Companion versus just being reviewed online?
The highest-scoring wines from each region and variety are selected to ensure a diverse tapestry, balancing top performers with regional representation, and space constraints mean only a subset makes it into the physical book.
How Halliday Really Judges 9000 Australian Wines
Q: What is the process for submitting wines to be reviewed by Halliday?
Wineries submit their wines online year-round for submission; Halliday reviews across the year with a tasting team, and wines that perform well are selected for the Companion, with no submission fee and an option to purchase a trade membership if they want promotion.
Inside Henschke: Gwyn Olsen reveals what it takes to make Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone
Q: What was it like interviewing for your role at Henschke while on maternity leave?
It was nerve-wracking but ultimately flexible; the team accommodated pumping and maternity needs, and the final round included presenting two wines and tasting Henschke wines blind, ultimately leading to being chosen as the preferred candidate.
Inside Henschke: Gwyn Olsen reveals what it takes to make Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone
Q: How did your early education and moves shape your path into winemaking?
My path was unconventional; I started in biochemistry, was encouraged by a lecturer to consider winemaking as an applied science, and ended up pursuing winemaking after postgraduate studies in Adelaide and early vintages in France, New Zealand, and Australia.
Winery of the Year’s secret to world-class Hunter Valley wine | Stuart Hordern of Brokenwood
Q: What is the production range for Graveyard Shiraz and how do you manage consistency across vintages?
Production varies year to year, but the focus is on meticulous vineyard work, minimal intervention winemaking, and letting the best blocks shine; the result is a range that spans from very small to a few hundred cases, with a philosophy of not overworking the wine to preserve its character.

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What is Halliday Wine Companion about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, wine-focused series featuring candid conversations with winemakers, critics, retailers, and other industry experts. Episodes mix personal origin stories with technical insight on terroir, winemaking, sustainability, and regional development, often weaving in branding, hospitality, and media elements. Listeners can expect accessible explanations of complex topics, hands-on industry anecdotes, and a strong emphasis on Australian wine and regional diversity, alongside occasional crossovers into food pairing and wine culture. A standout trait is the host's warm, curious approach that invites both seasoned professionals and curious enthusiasts to learn through stories, practical insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives.

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1. Katrina Butler
2. Eddie McDougall
3. Gwyn Olsen
4. Stuart Hordern
5. Alex Beckett
6. Louisa Rose
7. Tony Bish
8. Matt Fowles

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