Liz Silkman from First Creek Wines and Silkman Wines was last night named Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2025.
She is the first Hunter Valley winemaker to ever be awarded this title from one of the world’s most respected wine critics.
Silkman Blackberry Semillon 2023 was also named Semillon of the Year with a 98 point score out of a possible 100 points.
Silkman, which started as a place for Liz and winemaker husband Shaun to collaborate was also shortlisted by Halliday for Best Winery 2025.
“Anyone that knows me will attest to the fact that I’m not one for the limelight, so I’m still in shock at being named Halliday Winemaker of the Year, said Silkman of her win.
“It’s so exciting too for Silkman, a tiny brand Shaun and I started as a platform for he and I to collaborate on winemaking ideas, styles and have a bit of fun. We love being able to identify small parcels of exceptional fruit and make contemporary wines that we love to drink ourselves and share with friends. U
“So being shortlisted for Winery of the Year is just incredible and to see our little Sem up there as Semillon of the Year, just feels surreal. We couldn’t be happier.”
Shaun and Liz Silkman both juggle big day jobs as COO and Chief Winemaker respectively in their Hunter Valley family business First Creek Wines, and together are responsible for producing more than a million cases of wine each year.
Silkman Wines are distributed nationally by specialist wine distributor Red + White, and available via allocation through their online store which launches this week at silkmanwines.com.au and you can sign up for their new wine club to ensure your annual allocations.
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