2026 Wine Companion sneak peek

Think of this collection of brand-new tasting notes on newly released wines as our holiday gift to you. Whether you're looking for something to enjoy over the festive season, to give to a loved one, or you just want to snap these wines up white they're available, you'll find plenty of options here.

Take the 2023 PachaMama Chardonnay, for example. Rated 96 points by Tasting Team member Philip Rich, at just $37 it's excellent value. Or, if you love shiraz, there are a host of options available, including 95-point expressions from Tyrrell's Wines (ranked number one in the 2024 Top 100 Wineries), Skillogalee and Camino by Jason Barrette, plus a 96-point shiraz from Greenock Creek Wines.

Listed alphabetically by winery for easy navigation, we're confident you're about to discover your new favourite drop.

Shop the wines:

Aravina Estate | Camino by Jason Barrette | Evenfall | Greenock Creek Wines Apricot Black Shiraz | Greenock Creek Wines Apricot Block Shiraz | Hirsch Hill | Holm Oak | Mirus Vineyards | PachaMama | Paramoor | Peter Lehmann | Pine Drive Vineyards | Santolin Wines | Skillogalee | Tyrrell's Wines