Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

Exceptional old-vine McLaren Vale Grenache that stands amongst the best global expressions of the variety.

Let the good times roll with this cracking McLaren Vale Grenache.

Debut release of a brilliant new Pinot from Giant Steps featuring fruit from their best single vineyards.

A stellar new Chardonnay from Mel Chester and team, combining all the talents of each of the single vineyard Chardonnays.

A precise and powerful single-block Chardonnay from Tasmania’s Derwent Valley, shaped by biodynamic farming and a thoughtful hand in the cellar.

Chenin as only Voyager does it: taut, textural and ready to rip. this is Tim Shand’s take on one of the region’s hidden treasures.

A lighter, stem-fermented style of Grenache from organic Barossa vines, offering a fresh, spicy take on a classic variety with plenty of personality and drinkability.

An unforced and quietly complex Yarra Pinot that reflects thoughtful farming and a vineyard with plenty to say.

A transparent, finely tuned Yarra Pinot that captures the essence of Stuart Proud’s holistic farming approach and the quiet precision of Thousand Candles.

The debut release of Tasmanian Pinot Noir from Yabby Lake and Tom Carson's team.

Dusty, minerally Cabernet Franc from an icon of Western Australian organic winemaking.

A benchmark Margaret River Cabernet that combines power, finesse, and serious aging potential, marking 50 years of quiet excellence from Moss Wood.

A confident, finely tuned Riesling from one of WA’s most respected organic vineyards, balancing intensity with restraint and built to age.

Possibly the best value Nebbiolo out of the Langhe region, this scratches the Italian Nebbiolo itch at a snip of a price.

A fresh, gently textural white that brings together classic Rhône varieties with a light touch and a clear sense of place.

Only a few short vintages in and this is already one of Australia's best examples of Gamay.

Class act Geelong Chardonnay from one of the region's great wine estates. Powerful and polished.

An electric Geelong Chardonnay, full of citrus and stone fruit.

A bright, savoury Pinot from high up in Beechworth, made with care and keeping things fresh, balanced, and easy to like.

A Margaret River classic that’s fresh, textural, and seriously great drinking, Pierro LTC proves why some styles never go out of fashion.

Seductively complex single vineyard Grenache from McLaren Vale.

Bryan Martin's banging Barbera gets souped-up with a little Nebbiolo. It's the perfect Italian-inspired pizza wine.

A finely crafted, dry Adelaide Hills sparkling Rosé that combines crisp precision with a real sense of place.

This bright and ethereal Cab Franc is a thing of beauty.

A tense and layered Sauvignon Blanc, one of Australia's very best expressions. Named the Halliday Wine Companion Sauvignon Blanc of the Year.

Exceptionally elegant and balanced Chardonnay from a winemaking legend in the Adelaide Hills.

Powerful, tightly-wound Chardonnay from one of Australia's winemaking legends.

Perfectly balanced Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from the spectacular 2024 vintage, crafted by a master winemaker.

One half of the country's most long-standing Riesling duo from the legend that is John Vickery.

A long-time favourite for lovers of Eden Valley Riesling, from a producer with a simply unbelievable track record.

Gloriously bright and impossibly refreshing. This tangy, sappy, number is Heathcote Nebbiolo at its most fun. Super Juice indeed!

From 70-year-old bush vines in Blewitt Springs, this is a bright, red-fruited and spicy Grenache with beautiful floral lift and silky texture.

Off a legendary 1922-planted Clarendon site, this is a cooler, more savoury take on Grenache - fine, minerally and incredibly detailed.

A tiny-production, hands-off Cabernet Franc from Clare that’s all about perfume, texture and sheer drinkability.

One of the finest Grenache wines to be released in Australia every year. With the 2023 picking up 97 points from Marcus Ellis at Halliday Wine Companion, this won't be around for long!