Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

The finest vintage to date for this organic Tenerife red, blending perfumed red berries and intense classical spice with a serious, stony, and elegant finish. EXTREMELY LIMITED.

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

100% whole bunch ferment on Yarra Valley Cabernet?! You better believe it!

High-tensile cool climate Riesling from the VS&B duo. Texture, length and thrilling acid.

Top tier R/M blend and Peter Graham's favourite wine to make.

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

Nick Spencer's modern take on a classic, old-school Aussie Claret.

From a high, volcanic-soil site in Hoddles Creek, this shows the more savoury, tightly wound side of Mac Forbes’ Chardonnay.

A tiny production, volcanic-soil Upper Yarra Chardonnay from a wonderful artisan producer.

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

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

A stellar, high-energy Galician red that offers incredible value and pure, unmanipulated drinkability.

Blistering Chardonnay from the Decades duo of Steve Flamsteed and Brad Rogers. An instant entrant into the upper echelon of cool-climate Australian Chardonnay. Just 200 dozen made.

An iconic, deeply complex Riesling and unlike any other in Australia.

A fantastic debut release for this gorgeous single vineyard Syrah from MJCs Rende vineyard.

Delicious Pinot Noir from the Gippsland Pinot master, William Downie.

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

Refreshing yet savoury single-vineyard Sylvaner from the King Valley.

A single-vineyard Blewitt Springs Grenache that shows just how refined and aromatic the variety can be in McLaren Vale.

The most structured and savoury of Rob Mack’s single-vineyard Grenaches - dark, earthy and built for ageing or rich food.

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

Another delicious release of one of Australia's artisanal Rieslings.

Top-flight Eden Valley Riesling. Great drinking and great value!

A wonderfully harmonious, medium-bodied Shiraz that swaps heavy-handed oak for pure, spice-driven refreshment and outstanding value.

Limited release of Gembrook's rare Chardonnay from a great Yarra vineyard.

Sublime Premier Cru Rose raised from Pinot Noir. Pretty yet persistent. This is top-shelf.

Mac Forbes' flagship Cabernet blend, a tribute to his father Hugh. A velvet beauty.

A rare look at the small batch Pinot Noir from Canberra's greatest producer.

A contemporary, medium-bodied Barossa Syrah with intense dark fruit and spice. Not your average Barossa Shiraz!

Exceptional, biodynamically-grown Pinot Noir from the Derwent Valley that's deserves all the plaudits, and often gets them...

Rob’s excellent, textural 'white Grenache', showing just how good this southern Rhône variety can look in McLaren Vale.

An elite cool-climate Shiraz from the prized Balhannah site – complex, seductive, and packed with dark fruit and savoury grit.

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

A concentrated, north-facing Gippsland Chardonnay from 40-year-old vines. Maybe the pick of the PS Chardonnays in 2025.

One of Australia's best value Sangioveses from a winemaker very passionate about the variety. The ultimate pizza wine!