Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

Rafael Palacios uses high-altitude Galician granite terraces to craft a texturally driven, foudre-aged Godello that flips the script on conventional Spanish white wine.

A sophisticated, "Grand Cru" expression of old-vine Bobal - fragrant and silky with a mineral drive that rivals the great wines of the Northern Rhone or Beaujolais.

A stunningly salty and textural single vineyard Albarino from the modern masters of the variety.

A textured and complex Yarra Valley Chardonnay from the iconic Yarra Yering.

Certified organic and certifiedly mouth-watering Gruner Veltliner from CRFT's own Arranmore Vineyard.

A light and juicy McLaren Vale Cinsault with a fragrant, refreshing red fruit profile.

A great-value Mornington Pinot that shows Paringa Estate’s pedigree in a more approachable, ready-to-drink style.

One of Australia's most collectable cool-climate Shiraz, with another outstanding release.

A focused, textural Chenin from one of WA’s most respected wine families, showing just how much character the Swan Valley can deliver when farmed and handled with care.

A concentrated, north-facing Gippsland Chardonnay from 40-year-old vines. Maybe the pick of the PS Chardonnays in 2025.

Only the second ever release of Estate-grown Grenache Gris from Spinifex. A new variety to watch in the Barossa!

Always at the apex of dry Rose in Australia - this vintage of Pete and Magali's release is again outstanding.

Benchmark Nebbiolo rose made by one of the country's best growers of the variety.

First look at Chenin from Domenica and Pete Graham has absolutely nailed it.

Delicious Pinot Noir from the Gippsland Pinot master, William Downie.

Sourced from a rescued, century-old vineyard, this is Artuke’s "Grand Cru"—a profound, seamless, and deeply elegant field blend built for serious cellaring.

A traditional, foot-stomped village wine from Ábalos that balances rustic winemaking with a vibrant, modern profile of dark fruit, fine tannins, and powerful structure.

Artuke’s sole white release is a serious, terroir-driven homage to traditional Rioja Blanco, perfectly balancing a creamy, lees-aged texture with taut, chalky salinity.

A benchmark Margaret River white, delivering a crunchy, mouth-watering explosion of lime, green apple and savoury flintiness backed by brilliant old-vine texture.

L'Anglore-inspired light red from Josh Cooper.

A supple yet structured Bordeaux blend, packed with plush dark fruit, fine tannins, and effortless drinkability - perfect now or with time in the cellar.

A serious, barrel-fermented rosé inspired by Provence’s greats, offering layers of red berries, spice, and savoury complexity with the structure to age.

An old-vine Hunter Shiraz from one of Australia’s most historic vineyards - structured, refined, and built to last.

Spiced, slippery and seductive Syrah from Timo Mayer.

Considered by many as NZ's greatest wine. The pedigree, the quality, Coleraine can stand toe to toe with any of the great Bordeaux blends in the world.

A blend of all the Chardonnay sites under the Gentle Folk banner. A gorgeous wine with a natural flow.

A knockout value Yarra Chardonnay that nails the sweet spot between fruit purity and finesse, all without a hint of pretension.

Stylish and fragrant Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc, part-aged in oak.

Alluring, off-beat Riesling from Geelong, with a lush texture and great length.

An enticingly floral and crunchy Rose made from Cabernet and friends, crafted by the talented Matt Holmes.

A bright, approachable Chardonnay that delivers Bannockburn class and polish at outstanding value.

A Southern Rhône-inspired blend from Canberra District's leading producer.

A refined, elegant Chardonnay from a cool, high-altitude site in the Piccadilly Valley.

A textured, complex Sauvignon Blanc from Hope Forest. Features wild fermentation, partial skin contact, and old oak aging.

A limited-release, single-site Tumbarumba Pinot Noir offering exceptional value from our Best Value Producer of the Year.