Wines Reviewed by The Wine Front

Sauvignon Blanc with a long time on lees from one of NZ's true artisanal producers.

Ridiculous value McLaren Vale Shiraz. Ripe and rippling with delicious fruit. This is top notch for the dollars.

Clean, fresh and smashable - Aussie rose done right. 

Hand-raised, hand-picked Chardonnay from the cool Adelaide Hills, with whole-bunch structure and elegance.

Contemporary Aussie Tempranillo is a brilliant thing - this is bright, high toned and expressive.

A tip-top value Shiraz from the Blue Poles team.

The flagship Cabernet blend from the bucolic organically-farmed Highbank vineyard

One of the highest-rated Australian Merlots ever on The Wine Front. 96+ points - "This is the one. Must drink." - Mike Bennie.

Brilliant single site Barbaresco that will reveal itself wonderfully in the cellar for many years to come.

Top class example of Nebbiolo from one of the best vineyards in the country growing the variety.

Lovely drinking here for lovers of the fresher, more modern examples of Piemonte Dolcetto.

A totally unique red here, and we loved it. Another knockout release from Paul Starr and Sassafras.

A very good (and rare) look at this lesser-known white Burgundian variety. It's a full-flavoured white with loads of charm.

Not your average Bordeaux here. Sustainably farmed, minimalist winemaking, a wonderful blue-fruited Cabernet has emerged.

The rich history of the iconic Verset name in Cornas continued here by father Alain and daughter Emmanuelle. Benchmark stuff here.

One of the breakout English producers of the last decade, Hattingley Valley combines a traditional approach to sparkling winemaking with premium terroir.

"One of the great styles of sweet (fortified) wines on earth." - Mike Bennie.

Powerful grower Champagne from a vanguard producer.

Picture perfect example of the supple red wines of the Loire. An excellent producer with a rich history. Textbook stuff.

Central Otago Pinot Noir made in amphora. A soft, sensual Pinot Noir experience.

SSB with a little funk.

The flagship Pinot Noir from top-flight Kiwi producers, Fromm, named in honour of winemaker, Hätsch Kalberer.

A classic Rhone red blend from one of WA's finest grape-growing/winemaking duos.

A charming take on this classic red blend.

A wine as emphatic as its label. Brilliant McLaren Vale Grenache.

Gorgeous Rosé from one of the country's most in-form sparkling producers.

A leading example of why this Italian variety holds so much promise in warmer Aussie regions like McLaren Vale. A belter!

Rosé like you haven't seen before - another delicious feather in Owen Latta's weighty cap.

Museum release of one of the Adelaide Hills' flagship Shiraz.

A future classic of Australian fortified wines.

One of Tasmania's best value premium sparkling wines.