Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

This is the flagship Shiraz from Alex Head - a powerhouse Barossa Shiraz that's built for the long haul.

A lively and graceful Chardonnay from the Macon, the home of value white Burgundy

Charming Italian table wine made from Sangiovese and Cabernet. A Wednesday night pizza wine if ever there was one.

Savoury, perfumed Cabernet Sauvignon from old vines in the Yarra, that will unfurl a treat in the cellar.

Earthy, savoury, and seductive Yarra Valley Pinot from one of the regions' finest producers.

The top flight Reserve Chardonnay from Dylan McMahon. One of the Yarra's flagship white wines.

Fresh, crisp and gluggable Chardonnay from a Yarra Valley icon.

Velvety, plush Syrah from a natural wine icon in the Rhone Valley.

Stylish and full-bodied Barolo that can be approached on release, with delicious cherry licorice flavours and a dense mouthfeel.

Perhaps the most sought-after of the exquisite Cru Barolo from the iconic G.D. Vajra

Lo-fi spicy Sicilian red made from Frappato, light in body but heavy in flavour and pleasure.

One of NZ's most collectable Syrah wines from the famed Gimblett Gravels soils in Hawke's Bay, receiving a whacking 99 Points from Huon Hooke at The Real Review.

Sophia is the pinnacle Bordeaux blend from NZ legends Craggy Range.

The top of the line Pinot Noir from Craggy Range, one of Martinborough's finest wines.

A floral and bright blend of Portuguese varieties delivering spice and elegance out of the Barossa Valley.

A spicy, exotic and rich Barossa Grenache with deliciously fine tannins.

A fragrant, plush and fascinating Barbaresco from an alt-rock producer making seriously interesting wines.

Fun Bordeaux blend of Malbec and Cab Franc, all organic. Bright and engaging, this drinks brilliantly right now.

Powerful, concentrated Durif from an old Rutherglen vineyard. A leading example of this true Aussie wine style.

Complex, intricate Rose, with some spicy, savoury elements.

Superb premium Pinot Noir from the Mornington Peninsula on the lo-fi spectrum.

A complex Margaret River Cabernet from Xanadu with layers and layers of flavour. Elegance and grace are the watchwords here.

The top echelon of Xanadu Chardonnay, sourced from their oldest vineyard. Its power is underpinned by a glinting minerality and seamless length. Outstanding

A gorgeous single vineyard Chardonnay made only from the best parcels of fruit in Stevens Road Vineyard. Incisive, bracing and chalky.

A lifted and juicy Italian Freisa, a fresh and exciting Piemonte red variety.

Vanya Cullen turns out a top value Malbec blend under the glow of a lunar eclipse.

A rustic, ripe, yet fresh rendition of Victorian Sangiovese.

Funky, volcanic Rosato from iconic Sicilian natural producer Frank Cornelissen

This might be the country's most ageworthy and interestig Verdelho! A brilliant bargain white from WA.

An excellent expression of Margaret River Cabernet which will mature beautifully for many years to come.

Premium McLaren Vale Shiraz at such a good price. Silky and complex, it's a gorgeously gentle savoury red with cellaring potential.

Soft in texture yet long in length, this complex blend of Spanish/ Portuguese/ French red varieties exudes class

A bright and juicy Barbera from Piemonte in a handy 1 litre bottle for those who like their reds fresh and relaxed. To chill or not to chill - that is the question.

A new project by Sydney's 'fun' Italian wine guy Giorgio de Maria. Small-batch Langhe Nebbiolo from a tiny family farm.

Powerful, concentrated Durif from an old Rutherglen vineyard. A leading example of this true Aussie wine style.

A layered and sophisticated Marlborough Chardonnay, with purity, tension and richness in equal measure.