The shortlists

Competition for the major awards is always close, and this year was no exception. Here, we list the finalists for six of the major awards – and the winner of our People's Choice Award. For the still white and red wines judged by the team, turn to page 28.

WINERY OF THE YEAR

Pooley Wines (TAS)

Bannockburn Vineyards (VIC) Giant Steps (VIC)

Grosset (SA)

McHenry Hohnen Vintners (WA) Serrat (VIC)

Stargazer Wine (TAS)

Yangarra Estate Vineyard (SA)

BEST VALUE WINERY

Deep Woods Estate (WA)

Bleasdale Vineyards (SA) Bondar Wines (SA)

Duke's Vineyard (WA) Garagiste (VIC)

Hoddles Creek Estate (VIC) Nick O'Leary Wines (NSW) Riposte (SA)

Xanadu Wines (WA)

BEST NEW WINERY

Living Roots (SA)

Arila Gardens (SA)

Chance Encounter (SA) Clarnette (VIC)

MBK (SA)

Montague Estate (WA) Ossa Wines (TAS)

Solum Wines (VIC)

Trait Wines (WA)

Usher Tinkler Wines (NSW)

DARK HORSE WINERY

L.A.S. Vino (WA)

Aylesbury Estate (WA) Kimbolton Wines (SA) Pt. Leo Estate (VIC) Yarradindi (VIC)

Zilzie Wines (VIC)

WINE MAKER OF THE YEAR

Glenn Goodall, Xanadu (WA)

Adam Wadewitz, Shaw + Smith (SA) Bryan Martin, Ravensworth (NSW) Greg Follett, Lake Breeze Wines (SA) Ian Hongell, Torbreck (SA)

Natalie Fryar, Bellebonne (TAS)

Rob Mack, Aphelion Wine (SA)

Tom Carson, Serrat (VIC)

VITICULTURIST OF THE YEAR

Tom Carson, Serrat (VIC)

Adrian Hoffman, Dimchurch Vineyard (SA) Bruce Chalmers, Chalmers (VIC)

Chris Davies, Windows Estate (WA)

Hannah McKay, Pooley Wines (TAS)

Michael Lane, Yangarra Estate Vineyard (SA)

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

BEST WINERY EXPERIENCE

Pikes Wines, Clare Valley, South Australia