Serrat's 2025 vintage release is a special one for Tom and Nadège Carson. As well as an excellent growing season, it marks 25 years since they established their Yarra Valley winery, and 20 since their first release. Read the story and see how Philip Rich scored the wines.

Although Sam Middleton swore the 2015 JWDM CABERNET was a "one-off" and "not to be repeated", the strength of the 2021 vintage has seen Mount Mary bring back the extremely limited wine. Learn more here.

For Chris and Jo Davies of Margaret River's Windows Estate, future-proofing the land is paramount to their philosophy. Discover their estate and explore their latest releases here.

And finally, if you're looking for a new producer to visit or purchase from, we round up 12 wineries from across the country to put on your radar.

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Halliday Wine Companion

Serrat's 2025 vintage release

As well as an excellent growing season, the 2025 vintage release marks two major milestones for the Yarra Valley winery.  

Mount Mary's second JWDM

Although the 2015 was intended to be a one-off, the strength of the 2021 vintage led to the return of this very limited wine.

This month's featured wineries

Get to know these 12 producers from across South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

Inside Windows Estate

The family-owned producer shares how organic farming, site and season shape every bottle.

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