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Gimblett Gravels 2024 Annual Vintage Selection

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From cinematography to winemaking: a chat and a tasting with Julian Castagna

My tasting notes are interspersed throug... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank you.

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KT + Peglidis: Celebrating 20 Years – The Peglidis Vineyard Watervale Riesling Collection 2007-2026

This tasting was a deep dive into a grea... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status […]

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New Watch List Feature on Search Function.

New Feature: Watch List You can now save... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. […]

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The Penfolds Collection 2026: All the Reviews

The Penfolds 2026 Collection has now bee... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank […]

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TWF Chardonnay in 2025 – The Year in Review

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Hacking The Future Of Shiraz 2025

The 2024 wines kicked off this valuable ... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. […]

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Cabernet Cartel Tasting May 2026

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Wocka Wocka – Jim Barry Wolta Wolta Riesling Retrospective 2016 to 2023

What a thing. The combo of Clare's Barry... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. […]

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Yangarra High Sands Grenache: Celebrating 15 Vintages (2010-2024) [Nov25]

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From Yarra Valley to Burgundy: A Conversation with Mark Haisma [October 2025]

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Dr Edge Retrospective 2025 – September 2025

Dr Edge's Peter Dredge is a friend of su... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status […]

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Etna on Augustus’ Rest Day [15.08.2025]

Gaius Octavius was 35 years old when he ... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status […]

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Gimblett Gravels Annual Tasting/ Vintage Selection 2022

From the Gimblett Gravels Annual Tasting... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank you.

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Teusner MC Sparkling Shiraz 2019

29 October 2026

It's likely a sign of 'end of days' when... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status […]

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Filipa Pato & William Wouters 3B Rosé Brut Natur NV

29 October 2026

A blend of Baga and Bical. Missing a B, ... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account […]

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Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Riserva 2023

29 October 2026

95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo Nero from... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank […]

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Gentle Folk Vin de Sofa 2026

29 October 2026

Sangiovese, with a little Pinot Noir and... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank […]

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Jim Barry The Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

29 October 2026

Not an easy vintage for Cabernet in the ... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status […]

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Hewitson The Dorrien Bank Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

29 October 2026

A cooler vintage for the Barossa. This w... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. […]

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Fatalone Primitivo 2024

29 October 2026

High alcohol often comes with Primitivo/... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank you.

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Aline Beauné Montagny 2024

29 October 2026

Importer: Ethereal Wines. Very good star... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank you.

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Monte Bernardi Retromarcia Chianti Classico 2024

29 October 2026

Much like in Piedmont, I quite enjoy the... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. […]

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Gentle Folk Sauvignon Blanc 2026

29 October 2026

Piccadilly and Lenswood. Here's a more s... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank […]

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Posted in Adelaide Hills, sauv blanc et al, Tip Top Tipple, Top Value0 Comments

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Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2026

29 October 2026

Stella Bella are very good at the SSB ca... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status […]

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Domaine Ostertag Les Jardins Riesling 2024

29 October 2026

Gets full malolactic and 12 months on le... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. […]

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Woodstock Deep Sands Shiraz 2024

28 October 2026

Blewitt Springs Shiraz. Described on the... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank you.

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Eric Forest Bourgogne Blanc 2024

28 October 2026

Importer: Ethereal Wines White peach, le... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank you.

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Wickhams Road Gippsland Pinot Noir 2026

28 October 2026

The Gippsland Pinot is the Wickhams Road... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank […]

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Wickhams Road Tasmania Pinot Noir 2026

28 October 2026

"Cooler year with yields down 40%" This ... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. […]

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Wickhams Road Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2026

28 October 2026

Franco says on the little trade label st... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. […]

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Gentle Folk Scary Gully Pinot Noir 2025

28 October 2026

Planted 1984 and 1996 to MV6. D5V12, Pom... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. […]

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Gentle Folk Picadilly Pinot Noir 2025

28 October 2026

A new site for Gentle Folk. Planted in 1... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status […]

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Aline Beauné Bourgogne Blanc 2024

28 October 2026

Importer: Ethereal Wines What a bright s... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank […]

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