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Virginia Willcock from Vasse Felix is the 2026 Halliday Winemaker of the Year.
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Virginia Willcock has been named the 2026 Companion's Winemaker of the Year.
Our Winemaker of the Year award is a celebration of the people who do their darndest to put stunning wines on our tables, and into our lives.