Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

A tiny batch, single-site release from one of the Vale's most revered vineyards.

Hunter Valley natural wine?! Check out this funky, skinsy, sulphur-free Semillon from the talented Usher Tinkler.

Joe & Lou Holyman's scintillating and highly sought-after Tasmanian Chardonnay. Tiny amounts available.

An iconic Hunter Chardonnay with serious pedigree - rich, layered and built for the long haul.

Proper Chardonnay here with tension and nerve from one of NSW's most impressive young producers.

A worthy second release of the ultra cool-climate Nebbiolo from Tessa & Jeremy at VS&B.

A single-block Chardonnay that underlines Bannockburn’s reputation as one of Australia’s great Chardonnay producers - textural, focused and deeply expressive.

Sourced from one of Gippsland’s oldest Chardonnay vineyards, this is Pat Sullivan’s most generous and full-fruited expression - rich, structured, and rooted in volcanic soils.

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

Mark Bulman's second vintage of Grenache from the ancient and treasured Stonegarden Vineyard in Eden Valley. 96 points. Campbell Mattinson.

A clean, balanced Chardonnay from Mount Gambier – bright, textural and full of that cool-climate energy Ottelia does so well.

A fresh, easygoing Mudgee-grown Sangiovese from talented young winemaker Sam Renzaglia.

Classy Geelong Chardonnay with cool citrus and grapefruit lines.

Bryan Martin's cracking example of this Italian varietal, Montepulciano. Fun to say, fun to drink.

An amber Pinot Gris from the talented VS&B duo. This is a top-flight orange wine - the way Pinot Gris should be.

Great modern approach to Beechworth Chardonnay from one of the region's smaller producers. Top value.

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

Fantastic bright and jubilant blend of Italian varieties.

Syrah/Pinot Rose from the Best Value Winery of the Year.

Cult-favourite Cabernet from the outskirts of the Yarra Valley. This classic, elegant blend will evolve beautifully in the cellar.

A vibrant Hunter Valley Barbera from Ollie Margan, bright and juicy with just enough savoury depth to make it seriously versatile.

A rich yet refined Reserve Merlot from Blue Poles that proves the variety can be world-class in Margaret River.

A finely balanced, off-dry Riesling that delivers bright fruit and serious refreshment with just the right touch of texture and weight.

A well-made Yarra Chardonnay, from one heck of an exciting young producer.

One of the Southern Hemisphere's most individual and compelling Pinot Noirs, in fine form.

A juicy, mid-weight Barossa red with Italian roots, packed with dark fruit, spice and just the right amount of edge.

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

A contemporary, bright and well-balanced Chardonnay that encapsulates all that is great about Margaret River.

A bright, finely tuned Riesling that captures the lift and clarity of Beechworth’s high country, made with the lightest of touches.

Supreme value Riesling from WA with crunch and succulence in equal measure.

Juicy, bright drink-now Barbera from the King Valley that could happily chill in the fridge.

A showstopping Mourvedre from this Frankland River icon, in all it's dark, broody glory.

Classy Clarendon Shiraz made by Andre Bondar - this is Dre's ode to cooler-climate Shiraz grown at altitude.

Bone-dry, racy, traditional method sparkling from Peter Dredge.

Stunning single block Chardonnay bottling from the great Hoddles Creek Estate vineyard. 96 points, tiny amounts made.