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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

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Etna on Augustus’ Rest Day [15.08.2025]

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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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Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Thorley Syrah 2024

30 October 2026

This wine has a floral lift, freshness, ... 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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Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Brunnen Chardonnay 2024

30 October 2026

Brunnen in a way feels more voluptuous 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. […]

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Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Thorley Chardonnay 2024

30 October 2026

Fidus in silvis silentibus. I do appreci... 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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Frankland Estate Alter Weg 2025

30 October 2026

The 2024 was a bit of a miss in the 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 […]

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Sapling Yard Sauvignon Blanc 2025

30 October 2026

Barrel fermented in old oak. Perhaps lab... 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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Moss Wood Amy’s Cuvée Blanc 2026

30 October 2026

Just when I think I'm making a dent on 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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Pasqua Capitolo 22 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2024

30 October 2026

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Bottaro Chianti 2024

30 October 2026

Importer: Alepat Taylor Nothing wrong wi... 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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Faber Vineyard Old Vine Grenache 2024

30 October 2026

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Faber Vineyard Frankland River Malbec 2025

30 October 2026

Aged in old hogsheads. Smells and tastes... 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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Keith Tulloch Field of Mars Block 2 Semillon 2024

30 October 2026

The screwcap came off clean in one piece... 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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Keith Tulloch Latara Vineyard Semillon 2025

30 October 2026

168 dozen made. This offers a good amoun... 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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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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