We’re thrilled to share that six Beechworth producers have been named in the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries – an incredible achievement for Australia’s smallest wine-growing region and a true reflection of our community’s dedication to excellence.
This year’s Top 100 list celebrates the producers shaping the future of Australian wine – those who consistently deliver outstanding quality, innovation, and sustainability. For Beechworth, having six wineries (Brokenwood is one of the largest wine producers in the Beechworth Wine Region, and is a member of the Beechworth Vignerons Association) recognised among the nation’s best is nothing short of remarkable:
- Brokenwood – #2
- Giaconda – #9
- Sorrenberg – #37
- Savaterre – #61
- Fighting Gully Road – #71
- Eldorado Road – #83
Together, these wineries represent the heart and soul of Beechworth winemaking – from world-renowned benchmarks to rising stars redefining what’s possible in our cool-climate vineyards.
In Beechworth, quality is born from a deep respect for the land and a shared belief that great wine begins in the vineyard. Our producers are small but mighty in their pursuit of excellence, crafting wines that express both character and place.
Each of the six wineries recognised this year brings a unique voice to our region’s story:
- Brokenwood has deep ties to Beechworth through its vineyard holdings and commitment to championing the region’s potential. Its recognition highlights the synergy between established excellence and Beechworth’s distinct terroir.
- Giaconda continues to set the benchmark for Australian Chardonnay, its wines revered across the world.
- Sorrenberg, with its biodynamic approach and unwavering authenticity, remains one of the region’s purest expressions of place.
- Savaterre crafts wines of remarkable intensity and elegance, capturing the essence of Beechworth’s cool climate and granite soils.
- Fighting Gully Road, under Mark Walpole’s meticulous care, celebrates both classic and adventurous varieties, from Sangiovese to Verdicchio.
- Eldorado Road blends heritage and innovation, producing vibrant, soulful wines that honour the region’s history.
For the smallest wine-growing region in Australia to secure six spots in such a prestigious national list is an achievement we’re immensely proud of. It’s a testament not only to the skill and vision of our vignerons, but to the spirit of collaboration and community that defines Beechworth.
Our soils are ancient, our climate is cool, and our people are passionate. Together, these elements produce wines of power, precision, and beauty – wines that continue to capture attention on both the national and international stage.
We congratulate all our local vignerons recognised in the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 and celebrate what this means for Beechworth. It reinforces what we’ve always known: while we may be small in scale, Beechworth is one of Australia’s most exciting and influential wine regions.