The 2025 Shortlist

Dark Horse Winery: The Finalists

By Halliday Wine Companion

Meet the 2025 Dark Horse Winery finalists.

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The Dark Horse Winery shortlist celebrates producers who have ascended to 5-star winery status for the first time. It’s an exciting moment for them, and for all of us. We present the 2025 Dark Horse Winery Shortlist – meet our finalists below.

Matthew Eades of Amour Wines

Amour Wines

Where: Orange, New South Wales