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Max Allen’s Intoxicating new book

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Produttori del Barbaresco Riservas 2015

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The gifts wine writers get

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Tyrrell’s Johnno’s Shiraz 2004 – 2019

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2015 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz video

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Kay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz historical tasting event 2019

In October 2019 a wonderful opportunity ... 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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Ruggabellus Retrospective 2019

Well, it was a while ago, but all good t... 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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TWF Chardonnay in 2019 – The Year in Review

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Cape Mentelle International Cabernet Tasting 2019 – Devil’s Lair, Sassicaia, Leeuwin Estate, Houghtons Jack Mann, Montrose, Moss Wood, Far Niente, Xanadu, Vasse Felix Tom Cullity, Wynns John Riddoch, Cloudburst, Deep Woods Reserve, Lafite-Rothschild, Ornellaia, Chateau Haut-Bailly, Te Mata Coleraine, Cape Mentelle, Cullen Diana Madeleine, Chateau Leoville Las Cases, Spottswoode

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Wineark’s Most Collected Wine List: Australia’s most cellared wines

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Grosset Gaia Retrospective : 1990 – 2016

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A Foray into 4A: Tyrrell’s 4 Acres Shiraz 2006 – 2018

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Penfolds Champagne reviewed: Thienot x Penfolds Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuvee 2012

Stanislas Thienot and Peter Gago 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 HERE. […]

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Lethbridge Allegra Chardonnay: 2004 – 2015

Vineyard is the Rebenberg (Mt Duneed... 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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First Foot Forward Chardonnay 2019

27 October 2020

Chardonnay from the Upper Yarra. Love... 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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House of Cards The Royals Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

27 October 2020

Yallingup Cabernet. Organic farming. I t... 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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Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2019

27 October 2020

Adelaide Hills chardonnay. Piccadilly Va... 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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Wirra Wirra Chook Block Shiraz 2017

27 October 2020

The seventh release of a Chook Block Shi... 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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Bay of Fires Chardonnay 2019

27 October 2020

The winemaker's fingerprints are evident... 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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Willow Creek Vineyard Pinot Gris 2019

27 October 2020

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Two Hands Single Vineyard Coach House Block Shiraz 2018

27 October 2020

Seppeltsfield Road, Greenock. Not showin... 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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Two Hands Single Vineyard Secret Block Shiraz 2018

27 October 2020

Wildlife Road, Moppa Hills. Grown at 335... 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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Two Hands Single Vineyard Waterfall Block Shiraz 2018

27 October 2020

Grown on a vineyard in Waterfall Gully R... 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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Petaluma B&V Vineyard Shiraz 2018

27 October 2020

Adelaide Hills shiraz. The grapes here a... 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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Castle Rock Estate Shiraz 2017

27 October 2020

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Chapel Hill The Parson Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

27 October 2020

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Twenty new releases from Le Coste in 2020

26 October 2020

Twenty wines in two-or-so hours, a maste... 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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First Foot Forward Pinot Noir 2019

26 October 2020

Excellent release. It pulls you 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. Thank […]

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Paulmara Estates Syna Shiraz 2018

26 October 2020

Limited Release. 100% new French oak. Un... 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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Paulmara Estates The Marriage Cabernet Shiraz 2018

26 October 2020

The shiraz went into 100% new American o... 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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Ashton Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2019

26 October 2020

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Ashton Hills Reserve Pinot Noir 2019

26 October 2020

Impressive pair of Pinot Noir from Ashto... 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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Wirra Wirra The Absconder Grenache 2019

26 October 2020

The vineyard has just turned 100 years o... 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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M&J Becker Wines Chardonnay 2020

25 October 2020

Some fruit was binned, some sites seemed... 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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