Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

Singing release of this single-site Mornington Chardonnay from Garagiste. Powerful, flamboyant - great Chardonnay for the flavour hounds.

A graceful and energetic Yarra Valley Pinot Noir from a rising-star Yarra winemaker.

An outstanding, graceful Grenache, from this iconic old vineyard in the Clarendon sub-region of McLaren Vale. Magic stuff for now or later.

Spiced, slippery and seductive Syrah from Timo Mayer.

A serious, tightly coiled Beechworth Chardonnay that delivers elite regional quality and structure without the inflated price tag.

Amphora-raised Sangiovese from an excellent vineyard in the Hilltops. Light, fresh and fragrant, this is how Australian Sangiovese should taste.

One of Tasmania's best value premium sparkling wines.

A refined, mineral-driven Chardonnay from one of Beechworth's most sought-after Chardonnay producers.

A fresh, high-acid Chardonnay from the cool southern tip of the Cape. Salty, mineral, and silky.

A laser-cut, single-vineyard volcanic white from Tenerife — all acid, texture and mineral tension, with no gloss to hide behind. EXTREMELY LIMITED.

Rende Vineyard Grenache and Syrah Rose from the skilled hands of Michael Corbett. If you like serious, savoury Rose, this is one for your black book.

An exceptional clay amphora experiment that side-steps oak entirely to reveal a pristine, high-tension Tasmanian Chardonnay packed with citrus pith and briny crunch.

Simply one of the most outstanding Chardonnays in Australia. A benchmark and an icon.

Superb expression of cool-climate Grenache by Nick Spencer.

Fresh-faced GSM from an up and coming Beechworth producer that you should be keeping an eye on.

Possibly our favourite the 2025 Mulline Pinot line up.

Old-vine Watervale Riesling full of texture and complexity.

A blend of elevated sites and still one of the best value Barolos in the market.

Without question one of Australia's premier Tempranillos.

The powers of the five Giant Steps single vineyards combined in one elegant Chardonnay.

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.

Phenomenal oxidative, flor-influenced Chardonnay from the Jura. This is excellent value for those who love the nutty, saline expressions of Chardonnay from this small French region.

Tip top classic Chardonnay from one of Tasmania's brightest producers.

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.

Debut release of a new bargain Pinot from Bill Downie, this one of some strange pink volcanic soils out the back of Tolmie, VIC.

One of our go-to modern Aussie Chardies - full of flavour and freshness - and superb value!

A lighter shade of Barossa Shiraz from Pete Schell - all perfume and vibrant fruit. Gorgeous drinking.

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

Single vineyard Chardonnay from Tessa & Jeremy's Thorley Vineyard high above Beechworth. An outstanding and very limited second release.

A classic McLaren Vale red at the top of its game. A GSM for every day of the week.

A stellar Greenock Roussanne balancing rich, creamy texture with crisp citrus drive.

One of the better Aussie Pinot Gris - floral, flavour-packed and fun to drink!

Cool, elegant modern Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with some mild oxy characters adding interest.

Another great release of John Duval's classic Barossa Shiraz. An impeccable wine from one of Australia's winemaking giants.

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

A bright, high-energy Bobal that drinks like a great Beaujolais.