Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

A stunning cool-climate Syrah from the granite slopes of Cobaw Ridge – pure, savoury and finely built.

Australia’s benchmark Lagrein – powerful, savoury and unlike anything else you will have tried in this country.

One of our favourite Aussie roses and a bloody unique one at that!

A more approachable take on Cobaw Ridge’s Chardonnay – bright, textured and balanced, made from biodynamic fruit grown on granite in the Macedon Ranges.

Awarded The Real Review’s Sparkling Wine of the Year – a pure, complex, long-aged Blanc de Blancs from Quartz Reef.

Australia's finest blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle in peak form. A classic Triolet release.

Highly sought after and highly revered, the Quintet is one of Australia's greatest Cabernet blend. Always a limited release, particularly in a small vintage like 2023.

A beautiful Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir with a whole lot of foresty wildness on offer.

Floral, fruity, and minerally Pinot Noir from one of the Basket Range's most iconic lo-fi winemaking ventures.

Skeletal, beautifully crafted Chardonnay from Gareth Belton's Scary Gully vineyard in the Basket Range of the Adelaide Hills.

Such finesse and elegance captured here in this Chardonnay from the premium Adelaide Hills sub-region of the Piccadilly Valley.

Supreme value Riesling from WA with crunch and succulence in equal measure.

A clean, balanced Chardonnay from Mount Gambier – bright, textural and full of that cool-climate energy Ottelia does so well.

From 99-year-old vines at Little Branch, this is Steve Pannell at his absolute peak – a marvelous modern Australian Grenache of rare clarity, balance and power.

The second-last release from Steve Pannell’s beloved old-vine Plaisted vineyard – a graceful, red-fruited Grenache that captures both history and the quiet confidence of a master at work.

From 1956-planted Vine Vale vines, this is Yelland & Papps at their best – fragrant, finely textured Grenache that balances Barossa warmth with genuine finesse.

A dry, textural Mourvèdre-based rosé from Swinney – pale, savoury and finely structured, made with the same care and precision as their top reds.

Dry-grown, dark and savoury Syrah from the formidable duo of star winemaker Rob Mann and the remarkable Swinney vineyard.

A super-bright and crisp Mornington Peninsula Friuli-inspired field blend from Tom Quealy.

Top-flight Yarra Valley Chardonnay from the D'Anna family. Limited stocks available, so act fast!

An amber Pinot Gris from the talented VS&B duo. This is a top-flight orange wine - the way Pinot Gris should be.

Neil Pike's tremendous expression of Watervale Riesling.

An acid-driven and thirst-quenching Riesling with finesse and texture, from one of the Clare's most-loved winemakers.

From a high, volcanic-soil site in Hoddles Creek, this shows the more savoury, tightly wound side of Mac Forbes’ Chardonnay.

A deliciously textural small-batch Savagnin from the Strathbogie Ranges.

Old-vine Cabernet from Balgownie’s historic 1970 block, made in tiny quantities. One of our Cabernets of the year!

A small-batch, high-altitude Chardonnay from Dash Farms that captures both Josh Cooper’s thoughtful touch and the vineyard’s granitic, cool-climate edge.

Only the second ever release of a straight Syrah from Bryan Martin's estate. Just 60 dozen made.

A flagship old-vine Chardonnay from Bannockburn, combining power, finesse and serious ageing potential.

A benchmark single-block Pinot from Bannockburn’s oldest high-density planting—meticulously made, deeply expressive, and destined for the cellar.

A beautifully balanced Merlot–Cabernet Franc blend from Margaret River that delivers elegance, structure and real value.

A lighter shade of GSM from the Grampians, a nice juicy alternative to the richer Aussie styles.

A dark, structured yet fresh take on Saperavi from Kakheti, showing both the depth of the grape and the authenticity of Brothers Cellar’s approach.

A small-batch Kakhetian amber, this wine shows Rkatsiteli’s depth and texture through long qvevri ageing, with freshness and savoury grip in equal measure.

Superb value McLaren Vale Grenache from a producer massively on the up and up.

An outstanding vintage of Brokenwood’s flagship Shiraz, the 2023 Graveyard is already shaping up as one of the greatest wines this historic vineyard has produced.