Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

From Willunga’s own estate vineyard, this is a plush and earthy Grenache with vibrant mixed berry fruit, chewy tannins, and real old-vine presence.

Outstanding single vineyard Barolo from within the Castiglione Falleto commune. Firm and structured with great fruit density and a long life ahead.

A charming Barbaresco that shows off perfect balance, harmony and unadulterated drinking pleasure.

Another effortlessly excellent Barolo from Massolino, floral and inviting but with fine, firm tannins, and a lovely umami savouriness on the finish.

Only released in the best vintages, this is the very pinnacle of Ken Helm's Riesling obsession.

The top Chardonnay release out of the impressive Garagiste stable. Only produced in small quantities.

Awesome Pinot Noir release from Owen Latta off his home block in Ballarat.

Gorgeous Chardonnay from Ballarat winemaking phenom, Owen Latta.

An organic Limestone Coast Syrah-Pinot blend that’s light, bright and savoury, with just the right mix of charm and drinkability.

The most lifted and floral of Thommo's sensational 2023 single-vineyard Shiraz.

A plush, vibrant and juicy modern expression of Hunter Shiraz, carved from Thommo's flagship Kiss vineyard.

Exotic, full-throttle single vineyard Shiraz from this Hunter master.

A cool-climate Tasmanian Chardonnay from Ossa’s low-yielding East Coast vines, made by Hugh McCullough with a light touch for freshness, texture and quiet complexity.

A fresh, citrusy Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from Sholto Broderick, balancing brightness and texture in his easy, laid-back style.

A sensational medium-bodied claret from the Oakridge team.

Blisteringly good top-tier Chardonnay from the master Dave Bicknell.

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

A juicy, vibrant Primitivo from Ravensworth, packed with dark fruit and spice but kept light on its feet for maximum drinkability.

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.

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

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 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 rare, true field blend from bush vines in Seppeltsfield – organically farmed, hands-off winemaking, and packed with spice, energy and texture.

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.