Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

A beautifully balanced Merlot–Cabernet Franc blend from Margaret River that delivers elegance, structure and real value.

Perhaps Australia's best value and most consistent no-added preservative wine - a lively McLaren Vale Shiraz.

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

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

Bryan Martin's banging Barbera gets souped-up with a little Nebbiolo. It's the perfect Italian-inspired pizza wine.

Dry-grown, dark and savoury Syrah from the formidable duo of star winemaker Rob Mann and the remarkable Swinney vineyard.

Rob Mack's top-end McLaren Vale red, fine boned, spicy and fragrant.

Delightfully frisky cool-climate Syrah with a crunchy savoury edge.

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

A fresh and mineral expression of cru Beaujolais with a wonderful structure

Intricate and energising Mornington Pinot with whole bunch characters wonderfully apparent.

Elite Single Vineyard Grenache from one of the 'Grand Cru' Grenache sites of Blewitt Springs.

A serious, barrel-fermented rosé inspired by Provence’s greats, offering layers of red berries, spice, and savoury complexity with the structure to age.

Consistently one of Australia's most elite Grenache releases. Absolutely world-class.

A seriously good value McLaren Vale white, blending Rhône varieties for a bright, textural, and effortlessly drinkable drop.

Class act McLaren Vale Shiraz. Gorgeous drinking here with a brilliant balance of power and elegance.

One of our favourite Tassie Chardies from the talented young Marco Lubiana.

Shaun Crinion strikes again with this steal of a Cabernet blend from a 40+ year-old vineyard in the Yarra. Very limited.

A plush, vibrant and juicy modern expression of Hunter Shiraz, carved from Thommo's flagship Kiss vineyard.

A stunning, precise, ocean-influenced Cabernet shaped by low-intervention winemaking and one of the most thoughtfully farmed vineyards in southern Margaret River.

Joe Holyman, the young master of the Tamar, releases another of this top-flight Tasmanian Pinot Noir - dense, structured and powerful.

Delicious and frisky Syrah Rose with a crunchy savoury edge.

From one of the Yarra’s most important Chardonnay sites, this shows Mac Forbes at his peak – lean, focused winemaking letting a great vineyard do all the talking.

Serious premium sparkling made in the mode of dry, grower Champagne. Excellent value for the craftsmanship on offer here.

A rare and finely crafted Cabernet Franc from Margaret River that shows just how spectacular this variety can be in the right hands.

A rare gem - one of the few planting of this fascinating variety in the country, crafted by the talented Damon Koerner. Must try!

Serious Shiraz, from some of the most serious and well-regarded vineyards in the Adelaide Hills.

A beautifully balanced Canberra Viognier from Clonakilla, vibrant and perfumed now but with the depth to reward patience.

Dry-grown bush-vine Grenache from WA star Swinney – bright, savoury and full of the ferrous, red-fruited character that makes this site so special.

A biodynamic Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from Ngeringa – clean, balanced and thoughtfully made, showing fruit purity and subtle oak in equal measure.

Tip top classic Chardonnay from one of Tasmania's brightest producers.

One of the more serious Rose wines in Australia made in a unique style.

A great introduction into the wonderful world of Mount Mary Cabernet and friends.

A vibrant, good-value Central Otago Pinot that’s bright, juicy and ready to drink now.

A tiny production Chardonnay from a legendary Upper Yarra site, this wine sees Patrick Sullivan bring his hands-off Gippsland sensibility to one of Victoria’s most elegant vineyard voices.

Fresh and juicy 'joven' style Tempranillo from Margaret River renegade Jo Perry.