Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

A high country Tumbarumba Gamay that’s juicy, herbal and finely structured after 15 months maturing in Italian concrete pyramids.

A vibrant, reliably delicious Tasmanian Pinot that captures Small Island’s easygoing, quality-first approach in 2023.

A vibrant, good-value Central Otago Pinot that’s bright, juicy and ready to drink now.

Dry-grown Pinot from Tasmania’s deep south - finely built, savoury and cellar-worthy, from a producer firmly hitting their stride.

A finely detailed, wild-fermented Chardonnay from Tasmania’s deep south, grown on old vines and built with precision, texture and length.

Giant Steps' most collectable Pinot Noir in brilliant form as always. Elegant and beautifully balanced.

Remarkable second release from Giant Steps, reinvigorating this iconic Yarra Valley site.

A fantastic release from the iconic Sexton vineyard. A powerful premium Yarra Valley Chardonnay.

Searing, serious Chardonnay from perhaps Giant Steps' most recognisable single vineyard.

A straight-shooting, whole-bunch Grenache from red Cambrian soils, made with zero fluff and a sharp sense of place. Ask ChatGPT

An astonishingly good release of Col McBryde's signature wine - an intense old-vine Shiraz that's perfect for the cellar.

Superb Grenache from one of our favourite Aussie producers - modern and classic all at once.

Perfumed, elegant, delectable field blend, from a single organic vineyard in the Clare Valley.

A uniquely individual, organic Clare Valley Riesling.

A well-made Yarra Chardonnay, from one heck of an exciting young producer.

A very cool small-batch release from Angus Vinden and Will Gilbert. Hunter Shiraz, Orange Pinot Noir - a match made in heaven.

A tightly wound, cool-climate Riesling from one of Australia’s most consistent hands, made for drinking now or forgetting in the cellar.

Callum Powell's beaautiful tribute Shiraz dedicated to his late Grandmother.

A gorgeous rendition of Barossa Shiraz from the ancient Asbroek vineyard planted in 1864.

A contemporary Barossa Shiraz that expertly blends the power of the region with a deft structure and lower abv. A magic wine.

A deliciously light and bright expression of Eden Valley Shiraz - Callum Powell is doing great things at Agricola.

A savoury, finely etched Upper Yarra Pinot debut that’s all about structure, detail and slow-burn charm.

A finely tuned Upper Yarra Chardonnay that’s all about texture, precision and quiet confidence.

A new single-site release from Fletcher that captures the aromatic charm and mineral detail of Barbaresco’s Ronchi vineyard with clarity and finesse.

A refined but powerful expression of Chardonnay from a standout vineyard in southern Margaret River – layered, structured, and built to impress.

A smartly built, mineral-driven Margaret River Chardonnay with plenty of fruit and just the right hit of flint and texture.

A bold, coastal expression of the Margaret River white blend, full of drive, crunch and serious potential in the cellar.

A benchmark Adelaide Hills white — crisp, pure and finely tuned, showing exactly why Shaw + Smith still lead the pack.

A slightly riper take on In Dreams Pinot, offering plush Yarra fruit without losing its shape or charm.

A beautifully judged Barbaresco from an Aussie winemaker who’s well and truly earned his spot in the Langhe – honest, fragrant and effortlessly drinkable.

A juicy, mid-weight Barossa red with Italian roots, packed with dark fruit, spice and just the right amount of edge.

An elegant, old-vine Barossa Syrah with perfume, texture and a light touch — all charm, no excess.

A ripe, silky Eden Valley Shiraz that hits the value-for-quality sweet spot — plush, polished, and reliably good.

Juicy, food-friendly Montepulciano from Abruzzo. Italian dinner table wine at its finest.

A deep, generous Shiraz from seriously old Barossa vines — rich, polished and built to go the distance.

Big, rich Barossa Shiraz done the Kaesler way — full throttle but properly put together.