Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

A straight-shooting, whole-bunch Grenache from red Cambrian soils, made with zero fluff and a sharp sense of place. Ask ChatGPT

A crisp, textural take on Fiano from a standout McLaren Vale site – fresh, detailed and easy to love.

A beautifully judged Barbaresco from an Aussie winemaker who’s well and truly earned his spot in the Langhe – honest, fragrant and effortlessly drinkable.

A late-harvest Riesling that balances sweetness and zip with ease, showing off pure fruit and laid-back winemaking smarts.

A finely crafted cool-climate Chardonnay from Tumbarumba, showing Nick Spencer’s long-time dedication to this region at its best.

A sophisticated Corsican rosé blending local and international varieties, offering a lean, mineral-driven style with vibrant energy and elegant finesse.

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

A fragrant, textural McLaren Vale Grenache from old bush vines in Blewitt Springs, showing the finesse and energy Thistledown has made its name on.

A bright, finely structured McLaren Vale Grenache that brings together the best of Aphelion’s grower sites with Rob Mack’s light, thoughtful touch.

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

Class act Geelong Chardonnay from one of the region's great wine estates. Powerful and polished.

A naturally made Beaujolais from clay soils – light, juicy and terrific value.

One of Australia's premier skin contact white wines. Glorious drinking.

A big, beautiful & quintessential example of Beechworth Chardonnay.

One of our favourite Aussie roses and a bloody unique one at that!

A high country Tumbarumba Gamay that’s juicy, herbal and finely structured after 15 months maturing in Italian concrete pyramids.

A tiny-production, hands-off Cabernet Franc from Clare that’s all about perfume, texture and sheer drinkability.

A unique Clare Valley Riesling born from the Loosen-Barry friendship, combining old-vine fruit, long lees ageing and German craftsmanship for a textured, age-worthy style.

The newest (and maybe the best?) addition to the 2024 Mulline Pinot line up.

A benchmark single-block Pinot from Bannockburn’s oldest high-density planting—meticulously made, deeply expressive, and destined for the cellar.

One of the highest and steepest vineyards in the Yarra Valley, the Bastard Hill Pinot is a very limited release that won't be available for long.

An easygoing, vibrant McLaren Vale Grenache that nails that sweet spot between freshness, flavour and sheer drinkability.

Gorgeous Pinot Noir from the coolest climes of Beechworth and a producer on the up and up.

Floral, fruity, and minerally Pinot Noir from one of the Basket Range's most iconic lo-fi winemaking ventures.

An organically grown high-quality example of this popular Rhone white variety. Textural and highly drinkable.

The second-last release from Steve Pannell’s beloved old-vine Plaisted vineyard – a graceful, red-fruited Grenache that captures both history and the quiet confidence of a master at work.

Neil Pike's tremendous expression of Watervale Riesling.

A juicy, vibrant Primitivo from Ravensworth, packed with dark fruit and spice but kept light on its feet for maximum drinkability.

An organic Limestone Coast Syrah-Pinot blend that’s light, bright and savoury, with just the right mix of charm and drinkability.

Powerful single-vineyard expression of Mornington Pinot Noir from one of the region's leading small producers.

A dark, structured yet fresh take on Saperavi from Kakheti, showing both the depth of the grape and the authenticity of Brothers Cellar’s approach.

From Mac’s southern Gladysdale site, this shows a slightly fuller, more approachable side to his Chardonnay while keeping the same precision and detail.

Deliciously pure natural Chardonnay from this cult Yarra producer.

A dry-grown Mourvèdre from Swinney – dark, spicy and textural, showing the depth and precision that come from generations of careful farming in Frankland River.

The youngest of Mac’s single-vineyard Pinots, Little Yarra shows a racier, tightly wound side that will reward patience in the cellar.

A contemporary Barossa Shiraz that expertly blends the power of the region with a deft structure and lower abv. A magic wine.