The 2027 Shortlist

Dark Horse Winery: The Finalists

By Halliday Wine Companion

Meet the finalists for the 2027 Dark Horse Winery award and discover why they have been nominated by the Halliday Tasting Team.

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This is the award given to wineries that are not as commonly talked about as they should be yet are wildly deserving of recognition. These are regional hidden gems, the true underdogs, as nominated by the Tasting Team.

We hope that this list yields new discoveries for you, that you can go on to share these wines at your table.


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