Booking Overview
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Episodes: 43
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: Australia
YouTube: 1.1k subscribers
Instagram: 29.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
annawebster@hardiegrant.com
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Anna Webster - Editor at Halliday Wine Companion and a wine journalist who interviews leading figures across the Australian wine and drinks industry.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Stephen Pannell - Australian Grenache, Terroir, Tannin, Old-vine Vineyards, Warm-climate Varieties And The Future Of Australian Wine.
Bruce Tyrrell - Family Winery Leadership, Hunter Valley Semillon, Old-vine Vineyards, Wine Innovation, Succession And The Evolution Of Australian Wine.
Katrina Butler - Wine Judging, Blind Tasting, Scoring, Awards, Review Standards, Wine Submissions And The State Of Australian Wine.
Eddie McDougall - Australian Wine’s Global Reputation, Asian Wine Markets, Premium Wine Production, International Business And Changing Consumer Preferences.
Gwyn Olsen - Iconic Vineyard Sites, Old-vine Winemaking, Sustainability, Wine Quality, Succession And The Production Of Henschke’s Flagship Wines.
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Episodes
How Steve Flamsteed won TWO Halliday Awards in one year
October 13, 2026
What does it take to become Australia's best winemaker? And what happens when you win two of the country's most prestigious wine awards in the same year?In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, we sit down with Steve Flamsteed, the 2027 Halliday Winemaker of the Year, whose Tasmanian wine venture, Decades, also claimed the coveted Best New Winery award.From helping transform Giant Steps into one of Australia's most celebrated producers of Yarra Valley pinot noir and chardonnay ...
Black Estate: Biodynamic Wine, North Canterbury & the Future of Chardonnay
September 29, 2026
What happens when a love of wine turns into three vineyards, a restaurant and an entirely new way of thinking about the land?In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, we’re joined by Pen Naish and Nicholas Brown of Black Estate, one of North Canterbury’s most distinctive family-owned wineries.Pen and Nicholas took over Black Estate in 2007, but neither started out expecting to build a life in wine. Pen was working as a corporate lawyer, while Nicholas found his way into winemaki...
Stephen Pannell: The godfather of modern grenache on terroir, tannin and Australian wine
September 16, 2026
Stephen Pannell is one of Australia’s most influential winemakers and a driving force behind the rise of modern McLaren Vale grenache.In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, Steve shares how a childhood spent working in vineyards in Margaret River eventually led him to winemaking, despite his best efforts to avoid the family profession. From producing more than 200 million bottles of red wine at Hardys to rediscovering his creativity in Barolo, Steve explains how pinot noir an...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Halliday Wine Companion?
Halliday Wine Companion is hosted by Anna Webster. Its publicly listed email is annawebster@hardiegrant.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Halliday Wine Companion?
The publicly listed email for Halliday Wine Companion: annawebster@hardiegrant.com.
How many listeners does Halliday Wine Companion have?
Podseeker estimates Halliday Wine Companion reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Halliday Wine Companion?
Halliday Wine Companion typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established winemakers, senior winery executives, wine critics, tasting and judging specialists, sommeliers, drinks entrepreneurs and recognised experts with substantial experience in Australian or international wine. Common among recent guests: Leadership at respected or iconic wineries; Award-winning winemaking or wine-industry careers; Expertise in recognised wine regions, grape varieties or production methods. Recent guests include Stephen Pannell, Bruce Tyrrell, and Katrina Butler.
How hard is it to get booked on Halliday Wine Companion?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Halliday Wine Companion cover?
Recent episodes cover Food And Drink, Wine, Winemaking, Wine Regions, and Wine Criticism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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