How to be among the first to taste the Halliday wine award winners

The Halliday Wine Companion Awards are one of the most important nights on the Australian wine calendar with the winners guaranteed sales and exposure. 

After a two-year hiatus, the chance for the public to state some of the ward winners is back with the return of Taste the Awards 2023: Halliday Sip Series, a one-night-only tasting. 

Held at Sophia, within the iconic Prahran Arcade in Melbourne on Thursday, August 4, Taste the Awards will feature several of the 2023 award winners for wine lovers to enjoy.

The event will feature the opportunity to chat with winning wineries and winemakers including Wine of the Year, Winemaker of the Year, Winery of the Year, Best New Winery, Dark Horse Winery, and various varietal award-winners.

Tickets will not only allow access to unlimited tastings, but guests will also indulge in gourmet canapes, bowls and desserts including smoked salmon rillettes, pan-fried saffron gnocchi, petit passionfruit tartlet and more. 

To finish off the night, guests will receive a special gift bag to take home - including the newly released 2023 Halliday Wine Companion, plus gifts from sponsors including CAPI, Different Drop and Riedel. 

All ticket holders will have the chance to sign-up and experience several exclusive masterclasses hosted by award-winning wineries on the evening. 

Tickets are available to purchase for $149 + booking fee via Eventbrite, with early access to the venue and tastings available for Halliday members.

Visit the event page at www.winecompanion.com.au