Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

A savoury, finely built Riesling that shows the Polish Hill River site in a way that’s unfussy, bright and quietly distinctive.

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 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.

One of the benchmark Pinot Noirs of the Geelong region, and one of Australia's most distinctive styles.

Spicy, savoury Geelong Pinot Noir, with plenty of structure and depth.

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

A supple, quietly complex Pinot that shows off TarraWarra’s long-honed touch with gorgeously pure Yarra Valley fruit.

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

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 of Australia's finest Chardonnays and in winemaker Keppel Smith's words, "Prodigious from the word go."

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.

Pat Sullivan’s flagship Chardonnay, this is the clearest window into his vision - pure, site-driven, and quietly confident in its place at the top of his range.

A tiny 50-dozen release of Cabernet Franc from Corymbia’s tucked-away vineyard near Redgate, showing just how elegant and expressive this variety can be in the right hands.

A serious, quietly powerful Barbaresco from one of the region’s most consistent hands, showing the full depth and muscle of the Rio Sordo cru in a brilliant vintage.

An unadorned, beautifully made Barbaresco from one of the region’s most genuine small producers, showing off the elegance and quiet power of the Tre Stelle cru in a standout year.

A more broody and muscular style of Tassie Pinot from the Coal River Valley, care of winemaking legend Jim Chatto.

A delicate fine-boned Pinot Noir from the north of Tasmania by the master, Jim Chatto.

Old-vine Watervale Riesling with more texture and complexity, made with a light touch but loads of character.

An energetic, textural white that brings a fresh, salty edge to McLaren Vale’s wine scene - easy drinking but thought-provoking all at once.

Another exciting chapter of the Garagiste Pinot Noir story.

This stunning, delicate Nebbiolo Rosé is one of the finest pink wines in Australia. Complex yet incredibly easy to drink.

A bright, expressive Beechworth Gamay, made with a light touch and plenty of character, showing just how well this variety thrives in the region.

A thoughtful, structured Beechworth Shiraz that balances cool-climate freshness with depth and detail, drinking well now but set to evolve.

One of the most singular white wines in Hawkes Bay, the Crest is a beautiful depiction of Sauvignon Blanc.

Arguably NZ's greatest producer of Bordeaux blends, this is the perfect way to get acquainted with Te Mata's refined style.

Likely the finest Mourvedre wine in Australia.

A bright, balanced Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay from one of the region’s pioneers, made with care and built to age.

Sourced from a tiny, high-quality site in Wallcliffe, the 2023 Nocturne Wilson Vineyard Chardonnay is a beautifully pure and finely detailed expression of Margaret River Chardonnay, balancing brightness with subtle power.

A classic Clare Valley Riesling that delivers top quality for the price - bright, fresh, and built to enjoy now or down the track.

The flagship blend from the pint-sized Mayford vineyard in picturesque Porepunkah. Tempranillo and Cabernet, all estate grown.

Powerhouse Chardonnay from one of the Alpine Valleys' finest producers.