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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. We present the 2025 Winemaker of the Year Shortlist – meet our finalists below.

Colin McBride of Adelina

Colin McBryde, Adelina Wines

Where: Clare Valley, South Australia

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Colin McBryde, Adelina Wines

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