Halliday magazine

The magazine features insights from the Tasting Team, the most sought-after wine reviews (100 new-release tasting notes in each issue), travel features through Australia and New Zealand's great wine regions, plus profile pieces, amazing recipes with wine matches and more.

Issue #82  – on sale from Thursday March 12, 2026

Notes from the editor:

As detailed on page 6, over 35 winemakers in the central and northeastern parts of the state were impacted by January's bushfires, losing either stock, property, or both. 

The threat of bushfires has always been part of life for Australian farmers, including winemakers and growers, but with climate change increasing the frequency and ferocity, the question is no longer if but when. It's why focusing on soil health, biodiversity, water management, renewables and the health of the environment is more important than ever,

Of course, true sustainability encompasses more than the environment – it's also measured against economic and social pillars, too. On page 18, Marcus Ellis explores the meaning of sustainability and asks if the Australian and NZ wine industries are doing enough.

Also in this issue, Cyndal Petty examines the role of the Australian sommelier, Jane Rakison looks at the wildlife benefitting vineyards, Mike Bennie explains how an organic vineyard in NSW became a hotbed for progressive winemaking, and much more.