Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

Crafted from 70+-year-old bush vines across three iconic McLaren Vale sites, this is a vibrant yet complex Grenache from emerging star winemaker Alan Varney.

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

Another outstanding release of one of Australia's most iconic Rieslings.

Juicy, spicy natural Pinot from Victorian cooler-climes, c/o the guiding hands of Bill Downie.

A multi-trophy winner from one of the Hunter’s top producers, this is modern regional Shiraz at its most refined and rewarding.

Spectacular release of one of Australia's great white wines.

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!

A flagship old-vine Chardonnay from Bannockburn, combining power, finesse and serious ageing potential.

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

Beautifully balanced, flavour-packed Grenache blend from a McLaren Vale winemaking cult hero!

Only the second ever release of a straight Syrah from Bryan Martin's estate. Just 60 dozen made.

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

A chillable example of Brash's juicy varietal Cinsault.

A distinctive Barossa Valley white made from 120-year-old Trebbiano vines, combining textural depth with bright energy through careful organic farming and skin-contact winemaking.

Powerful Chardonnay from high altitude Tumbarumba.

Blistering release of this unique McLaren Vale white blend, made from Riesling (R) and Semillon (SM).

One of Tasmania's most scintillating small-batch Chardonnays. Tightly wound and electric with energy.

Masterfully crafted Grenache with fruit from the Eden Valley. A big hug in a glass.

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

The most elegant and aromatic of Passopisciaro's single-vineyard 'Contrada' wines made from Nerello Mascalese. A Sicilian joy.

Stupendous release Syrah from the Hunter. A powerful yet elegant drop from this iconic estate.

A new wine under the new leadership at Stonier. Exciting stuff here.

A small-batch, high-altitude Chardonnay from Dash Farms that captures both Josh Cooper’s thoughtful touch and the vineyard’s granitic, cool-climate edge.

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

Unbeatable value Langhe Nebbiolo. Another superb release from the Italian masters of bang-for-your-buck, Maretti.

Pinot Noir as pretty as a picture - Will Gilbert showcases all the goodness from the Orange region.

A refined, estate-grown Cabernet blend from Dominique Portet – elegant, balanced and unmistakably Yarra, with a nod to the family’s Bordeaux roots.

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

From 1956-planted Vine Vale vines, this is Yelland & Papps at their best – fragrant, finely textured Grenache that balances Barossa warmth with genuine finesse.

The finest Shiraz produced by Rory Lane from his best vineyard, planted in 1969.

A bright, finely balanced cool-climate Chardonnay, shaped by a tricky vintage and some smart vineyard sourcing.

The perfect way to familiarise yourself with the unique Barossa reds from cult producer, Ruggabellus.

Ben Mullen showcases another corner of Geelong with this truly beautiful, contemporary Pinot Noir.

A landmark release from Steve Pannell’s Blewitt Springs vineyard – pure, perfumed Grenache that confirms Little Branch as one of the country’s most exciting new projects.

A reliable Clare Valley classic from a low-yield vintage - the Traditionale always delivers.

A vibrant, reliably delicious Tasmanian Pinot that captures Small Island’s easygoing, quality-first approach in 2023.