James Halliday

James Halliday is a renowned Australian wine writer, critic, and winemaker, widely recognised as one of the most influential figures in the Australian wine industry. He has a long and distinguished career that spans several decades, during which he has authored or co-authored over 40 books on wine. His work includes major contributions to prestigious wine publications like the Larousse Encyclopedia of Wine and The Oxford Companion to Wine.

Jancis Robinson, a prominent British wine critic, has described Halliday as the protégé of Len Evans, another legendary figure in the Australian wine world, and has called Halliday "Australia’s leading wine writer," underscoring his significant influence and legacy in the industry.