Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

Off a legendary 1922-planted Clarendon site, this is a cooler, more savoury take on Grenache - fine, minerally and incredibly detailed.

A bright, fragrant high-altitude Nebbiolo from this Beechworth dynamic duo.

A beautifully delicate and bright expression of Beechworth Chardonnay. A limited release from the marvellous VS&B duo.

From Willunga’s own estate vineyard, this is a plush and earthy Grenache with vibrant mixed berry fruit, chewy tannins, and real old-vine presence.

A modern take on a classic Clare Valley Cabernet. Dark fruits, velvety and amazing length.

Mount Pleasant does the classic Hunter Shiraz / Pinot blend some sincere justice with this gorgeously graceful wine.

Damon Koerner's Lenswood Chardonnay is full, flavoursome and beautifully crystalline.

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

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

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

A powerful rendition of Pinot Noir from a certified-organic Gippsland vineyard and the supremely talented Bill Downie.

A thrillingly eccentric, savoury, sandy-soiled Blewitt Springs Grenache.

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

Excellent value as ever, the Hilltops Shiraz offers Clonakilla class at a very affordable price.

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

The prettiest and most approachable of the Cru Barolo offerings from the Vaira family.

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

A debut release of Yarra Valley Grenache from black dirt in the Yarra.

A focused, textural Chenin from one of WA’s most respected wine families, showing just how much character the Swan Valley can deliver when farmed and handled with care.

One of Australia’s rare Aligotés, this King Valley white shows Tillie J’s knack for coaxing character from the margins - zippy, textural, and just that little bit different.

A shinning light of NSW Sangiovese, this is a beautiful, delicate offering from Hamish Young out of the Freeman vineyard in the Hilltops.

An old-vine Hunter Shiraz from one of Australia’s most historic vineyards - structured, refined, and built to last.

A stony, saline white from Tenerife’s volcanic slopes — pure-fruited, tightly wound and built for those who like edge over ease.

A small make release of this highly gluggable version of McLaren Vale Nero d'Avola.

The perfect entry point into the exceptional House of Arras sparklings.

Deliciously pure natural Chardonnay from this cult Yarra producer.

A bright, joyful King Valley Barbera full of crunchy wild berry flavor, built for casual midweek drinking and well suited to a quick chill.

A stunningly fragrant yet powerful Clarendon Grenache that shows Rob Mack at the top of his game.

Seductively complex single vineyard Grenache from a modern McLaren Vale star.

One of Australia's original Fianos and still one of the best.

A brand new, more affordable entry point into the Mayer lineup. A highly perfumed blend of Timo's two signature red varieties that begs for a slight chill.

A bright, "luncheon-style" Merlot from a one-off Beechworth harvest that’s all about pure fruit and easy drinking.

An easygoing Clare Riesling from the Loosen-Barry partnership – bright, textural and just that little bit more approachable than Wolta Wolta.

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

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