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The Halliday Wine Companion Podcast (formerly known as By The Glass) is back with a new look, a new host, and a bunch of new and exciting guests.
Join Halliday editor Anna Webster as she sits down with industry experts – including winemakers, sommeliers, distillers, critics, retailers, and more – to chat about, unpack and explore a range of wine- and drinks-related topics.
From interviews with top producers and the stories behind your favourite bottles, to the science of cellaring, deep dives into wine regions and grape varieties, and much more, this fun and conversational podcast is essential listening for anyone who loves wine.
So, pour a glass and settle in.
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The ambitious winery hidden 35 minutes from Melbourne CBD
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May 19, 2026 |
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Why Australian wine must change now | Louisa Rose of Yalumba
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May 05, 2026 |
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The King of Chardonnay: Tony Bish on reinvention, innovation and obsession
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Bushfire recovery & rebuilding with Matt Fowles of Fowles Wine
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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How Melbourne’s best wine bars are built | Lyndon Kubis (Toorak Cellars, Milton Wine Shop, The Alps, Clover)
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Gentle Folk’s Gareth Belton on seaweed, science, and sauvignon blanc
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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From flute to ferment: Medhurst’s Rohan Smith on changing careers, making rosé, and the art of picking.
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Jasper Hill’s Emily McNally: Family, place and 50 years of Heathcote wine
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Wines with swagger: The Michael Hill-Smith Story
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Wine with altitude: Tessa Brown from Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Unlocking the secrets of terroir with Pedro Parra, aka Dr Terroir
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Matt Preston meets his match | The ultimate food and wine pairings
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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"Wine should be judged by style, not variety." | Mike Bennie is a Podcast Natural
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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2026 Halliday Wine of the Year | Giles Cooke of Thistledown Wines
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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2026 Halliday Winemaker of the Year: Virginia Willcock, Vasse Felix
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Going, going, Grange: Cracking the code of fine-wine auctions with LANGTONS’ Michael Anderson
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Philip Rich reveals what it’s really like to be a wine critic, and why Burgundy has his heart | Halliday Tasting Team
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Winery of the Year drops its brand new range | Melanie Chester of Giant Steps
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Tradition vs. innovation in Rutherglen
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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Muscat with Nick Brown
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Varietal focus: Tempranillo
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Responding to COVID-19 with Dylan McMahon
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Underwater wine ageing with Ben Ranken
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Richie Vandenberg's war on plastic
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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Spotlight on Malolactic Fermentation
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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Varietal focus: Grenache
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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How sparkling wine is made with Kate Laurie
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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Wine of the Year
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Awards wrap-up!
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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Varietal focus: Riesling
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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Varietal focus: Sauvignon blanc
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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Single vineyard wines with Barnaby Flanders
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Jul 15, 2021 |
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Grape-based spirits with Holly Klintworth
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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The art of wine tasting with Erin Larkin
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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An introduction to wine with Penny Vine
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Jul 08, 2021 |