Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

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 bright and savoury Cinsault from McLaren Vale, with red fruit, spice, and a lightly grippy finish—perfect for Pinot and Grenache lovers after something a little different.

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.

A sharp, textural Chardonnay that captures the balance and character of Margaret River, built for both easy drinking and the long haul.

A refined and layered Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, shaped by a cool, low-yielding vintage and defined by its depth, structure, and signature Piccadilly elegance.

Another exciting chapter of the Garagiste Pinot Noir story.

A blend of all the Chardonnay sites under the Gentle Folk banner. A gorgeous wine with a natural flow.

Pretty smelling, dustily perfumed, a rare and wonderful Adelaide Hills Sangiovese!

An Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc made as a homage to the white wines of the Loire.

A serious, barrel-fermented rosé inspired by Provence’s greats, offering layers of red berries, spice, and savoury complexity with the structure to age.

Glowing, pristine Chardonnay from a beautiful site in Hawke's Bay.

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 powerful, complex Syrah made from the finest fruit from Swinney in Frankland River.

The epitome of Grenache grown on the Swinney Vineyard. Undoubtedly a new benchmark for WA Grenache.

One of the leading Riesling producers in the country, in typically scintillating form.

Super small-batch Trousseau from the Stoney Rise vineyard in Tamar Valley. Fermented in amphora, no sulphur, a unique wine in the Tasmanian landscape.

What a great Aussie expression of the Jura native Savagnin. crisp saline, textured, delicious.

Joe Holyman's delightfully textural small-batch Gruner Veltliner. Only a tiny amount makes it outside of cellar door.

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

A long-time McLaren Vale favourite, this blend of Cabernet, Shiraz, and Merlot delivers bold flavour, smooth structure, and effortless drinkability.

Timo's most stunning home-grown Pinot Noir. Highly sought-after and one of the finest in the Yarra Valley.

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

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

A bold yet balanced McLaren Vale red, bringing depth, structure, and effortless drinkability from one of Australia’s pioneers of Italian varieties.

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

A seriously good Tassie Pinot from one of the region’s rising stars, balancing brightness, depth, and effortless drinkability.

A fresh, vibrant take on Rioja from rising star Olivier Rivière, made with minimal intervention and a focus on pure, expressive fruit.

One of the great Riesling bargains not only of the Clare Valley, but indeed the entire country.

Juicy and approachable Merlot/Cabernet blend from one of Bordeaux's most famous families. Under $30? Yes please!

Dune's twist on the classic McLaren Vale GSM. Serious wine, serious value.

Garagiste proves yet again why Mornington is such a great region for Pinot Gris with this tasty drop

Scintillating Great Southern Riesling from a fourth-generation producer with some of the best Riesling vines in the region.