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

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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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Mac Forbes Single Vineyard 2022 Releases

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Holyman Pinot Noir Retrospective 2006-2021

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The Penfolds Collection 2025: All the Reviews

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Tyrrell’s Vat 9 Shiraz vertical tasting (+ 2007 of Old Patch, 4 Acres, Vat 8) @ Hunter Wine Tasting Club [July 2025]

Hunter Wine Tasting Club invited me for ... 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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Bordeaux Beauties and Beasts – a dinner in mid-June 2025

Veteran retailer, the seemingly growly 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 status HERE. Thank you.

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TWF Chardonnay in 2024 – The Year in Review

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The new Old Bastard – Kaesler Wines Icons Release Barossa Valley [May 2025]

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Head Wines Old Vine Grenache Vertical Tasting 2009-2024

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Thick as Thieves Gamay Levings 2025

13 February 2026

From the Abbey Vineyard (Tarrawarra). 10... 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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Ox Hardy Grenache 2024

13 February 2026

"The majority of the fruit for this wine... 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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Juniper Cornerstone Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2024

13 February 2026

The Karridale is the funkier more sulphi... 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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Juniper Cornerstone Karridale Chardonnay 2024

13 February 2026

I believe new Juniper winemaker Andrew 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 status HERE. Thank […]

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Paringa Estate The Paringa Pinot Noir 2024

12 February 2026

From three blocks of the oldest vines an... 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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Brothers Cellar Tavkveri 2022

12 February 2026

Qvevri. I note MB has reviewed wines wit... 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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Juniper Estate Heritage Aquitaine Rouge 2022

12 February 2026

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Fra... 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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Juniper Estate Heritage Malbec 2023

12 February 2026

From a small block (0.32ha) 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 HERE. […]

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Thistledown She’s Electric Grenache 2025

12 February 2026

50% whole bunch. 1490 bottles produced. ... 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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Paringa Estate The Paringa Chardonnay 2024

12 February 2026

From nine rows on the home vineyard (Red... 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 The Gentleman Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

12 February 2026

I wish more red wines tasted like 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 […]

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In Praise of Shadows Sakura Rosé 2025

12 February 2026

51% Sangiovese (Seaview) and 49% Grenach... 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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Dappled Single Vineyard Les Verges Chardonnay 2024

12 February 2026

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Teusner Albert Shiraz 2023

12 February 2026

There's a bit of wow factor on offer her... 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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Teusner Bilmore Shiraz 2022

12 February 2026

This wine mines a reef of blackberry, ba... 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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Delamere Vineyard Blanc de Blancs 2018

12 February 2026

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Teusner Avatar 2024

11 February 2026

Barossa blend of grenache, mataro and sh... 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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Dappled Fin de la Terre Syrah 2024

11 February 2026

I don't think that I've ever met a Dappl... 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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Hutton Vale Farm Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

11 February 2026

Here you get dark, concentrated fruit fl... 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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Hutton Vale Farm Shiraz 2021

11 February 2026

Thick flavour, alcohol warmth, svelte te... 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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