Mr REPACHOLI (Hunter) (16:08) 

The Hunter has done it again. I'm thrilled to announce to the House that the incredible Brokenwood Wines in the Hunter Valley has been named the 2026 Halliday winery of the year. The Halliday tasting team assessed an incredible 8,000 wines from 945 Australian wineries, and only one could be awarded this prestigious title. It's absolutely no shock that title has gone to one of our incredible Hunter wineries. They also placed third for the best overall winery experience after nearly 10,000 votes were cast nationwide. This is the third year in a row they have landed a spot in the top 10 winery experiences in Australia, and once again they are the only New South Wales winery to make that list. Brokenwood Wines has long been one of the Hunter's most iconic wine destinations, known for its famous graveyard shiraz, stunning cellar door and commitment to showcasing the very best of our region.

These awards are further recognition that the Hunter is not just competing on the national stage; it is leading. If you need any more proof that the Hunter has the best wines in the country, there you go. Congratulations to Geoff, Stu and the incredible team at Brokenwood Wines. Keep up the great work. I can't wait to go and have a nice glass with you all again and probably a pizza at the lovely bar there. Cheers!