The godfather of Australian wine-writing and judging, James Halliday, has announced his scores for the 2018 edition ofThe Australian Wine Companion, and we're delighted there's such a strong showing of producers from the Enotria&Coe stable.

The pinnacle of these annual awards is the coveted title of Wine Of The Year, which this year was taken out by Henschke Hill of Grace 2012. 

Following the announcement, Halliday commented the Henschke is the best medium-sized producer in Australia, and has gone from strength to strength over the past three decades, under the guidance of winemaker Stephen and viticulturist Prue Henschke. 

'I would really like for the Henschke vineyards to be seen as Australia's first grapes...I would like people to perceive that's what this is about; there's no other wine in Australia that's made from vines that are 100 years old and then made from them for another 50 years', Halliday said.

Tasting and whittling down nigh on 10,000 wines for the guide is no mean feat for Halliday, and this year more than 1200 wineries across Australia have been featured. 

Inclusion in the renowned guide is one thing, but several of our producers went one step further, raking in 90+ scores for their wines: Hesnchke and d'Arenberg both received 33, Howard Park 27, Kooyong 15 and Fowles 14. Other Aussie states to feature include Glaetzer, Heartland, Stargazer, Skillogalee and Tempus Two. 

Enotria&Coe's star-studded portfolio is nurtured by our passionate buyer Maggie Macpherson,  and under her guidance the portfolio has grown from strength to strength with each passing year.

'As a buyer, nothing makes me prouder than to see my producers gaining this sort of recognition from such esteemed people as James Halliday. I've gone through the hard yards with each of these producers- I know first-hand how incredible these wines are, and what's more, how passionate the people who produce them are- so it's incredibly rewarding to see them enjoy some time in the spotlight. Australian wine is going from strength to strength, and now these producers can confidently share the world stage. Australian wine is in a really good place now, but I'm even more excited for the future', Maggie said.