The release of the annual Halliday Wine Companion is always a momentous occasion on the Australian wine calendar. It’s a time to reflect on the hard work, passion, and dedication that goes into every vintage. This year, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that in the 2027 Halliday Wine Companion, De Iuliis Wines has retained our prestigious 5 Red Star Underlined rating!
This rating is the highest accolade awarded by the Halliday team, reserved for wineries that consistently produce wines of outstanding quality. For us, this isn’t just a win for the current vintage; it is a testament to our enduring commitment to excellence. We are incredibly proud to celebrate our 20th consecutive year as a five-star brand, and our 13th year holding the elite five red stars.
This sustained success would not be possible without our incredible vineyard and winery team, who pour their hearts into every bottle, and our loyal customers who continue to support and champion Hunter Valley wine.
Outstanding Accolades from Toni Paterson MW
In addition to our winery rating, we are delighted to share some phenomenal individual wine scores. Esteemed wine critic and Master of Wine, Toni Paterson, reviewed our portfolio for the 2027 Companion, and her tasting notes capture exactly what we strive to achieve in the glass.
Here are some of the standout highlights from our latest releases (as seen in image_45b250.png):
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2025 Wilderness Road Vineyard Semillon – 96 Points Toni described this as, “An outstanding, refined semillon with a citrus-scented aroma…” A true testament to the pedigree of the Wilderness Road site.
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2025 The Garden Vineyard Semillon – 95 Points “Sourced from the sandy creek flats of the 1.1 ha Garden vineyard…” This single-vineyard Semillon continues to show immense character and regional typicity.
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2023 Limited Release Shiraz – 95 Points “Sourced from two vineyards, with the hand-picked fruit vinified…” to perfection, resulting in a Shiraz of remarkable depth and elegance.
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2023 LDR Vineyard Chardonnay – 94 Points “Sourced from a 2.9ha plot planted in ’90 on Lovedale Road…” This Chardonnay remains a beautiful expression of premium Hunter Valley fruit.
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2024 Special Release Montepulciano – 94 Points A milestone for our region, noted as being “Made from the first plantings of montepulciano in the Hunter…” We are thrilled to see our alternative varietals scoring so highly.
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2024 Special Release Sangiovese – 93 Points Praised as “An on-trend, fragrant, contemporary red with immense flavour…” it is the perfect food-friendly wine for any occasion.
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2025 Estate Semillon – 93 Points Highlighting our commitment to quality across all tiers, Toni called this, “One of the great bargains of the ’25 vintage. Extremely well…” crafted and balanced.
Taste the Stars
There is no better time to explore the wines that have kept De Iuliis at the pinnacle of Australian winemaking for two decades. Whether you’re a long-time collector of our Semillon and Shiraz, or looking to try our trailblazing alternative varietals, we invite you to raise a glass with us.