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Kumeu River Chardonnay – 80 Years Retrospective Tasting 2024

80th anniversary tasting. Chardonnay foc... 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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Te Mata Estate Cape Crest 2007 – 2022

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Ochota Barrels Spring 2024 Release

As has been my caveat of the past and fu... 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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Te Mata Estate Awatea 2007 – 2022

Last month I sat down with Te Mata winem... 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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TWF Chardonnay in 2023 – The Year in Review

TWF Chardonnay in 2023 – The Year in Rev... 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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Behind the scenes: Penfolds 2024 Collection

The Penfolds 2024 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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Snippet of Tasmanian sparkling [May24]

More or less recently, I visited Launces... 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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Ye Olde Orlando and St Hugo Tasting JUL24

A remarkable retrospective was set out i... 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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Margaret River Cabernet Vintage 2014 Retrospective – Ten Years On

Back in May, I visited Margaret River to... 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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Yalumba Cellar Release Tasting – Virgilius, Caley, Tri-Centenary, Signature, Menzies

Wine has been held back at Yalumba, so 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 […]

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Not a dog: Tyrrell’s Old Patch Shiraz Vertical Tasting 2007-2023

It's become something of a tradition now... 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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GIMBLETT GRAVELS 2021 Annual Vintage Selection [MAY24] – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah.

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Place of Changing Winds ‘2022 Release’ – Marsanne, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

PLACE OF CHANGING WINDS '2022 Release'– ... 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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L.A.S. Vino Chenin Blanc Symposium – 2018 Vintage – APR24

L.A.S. Vino Chenin Blanc Symposium (Sydn... 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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Thousand Candles Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

06 December 2024

This is a bit murky and I like that in 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 […]

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Yarraloch Stephanie’s Dream Chardonnay 2021

06 December 2024

First Yarraloch for a while, I think. ... 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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L’Expression du Pinot Gris 2023

06 December 2024

Exclusive to Aldi. Southern France, but ... 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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Mount Langi Ghiran Summer Series Pinot Gris 2024

06 December 2024

An Aldi exclusive that's available 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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Torre Zambra Villamagna 2021

06 December 2024

100% Montepulciano. Aged in concrete tan... 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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R. Paulazzo Hilltops Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

06 December 2024

I've often thought that Hilltops does 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 HERE. Thank […]

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The Other Wine Co Sangiovese 2024

06 December 2024

Sangiovese from the Mount Lofty Ranges. ... 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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Rose Fall Coteaux Provence Rosé 2023

06 December 2024

An Aldi import. Aix en Provence. Package... 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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Granjoux Chardonnay 2022

05 December 2024

What this wine does is deliver the essen... 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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Posted in Beechworth, chardonnay, Tip Top Tipple5 Comments

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Yeringberg Shiraz 2022

05 December 2024

"Very low yields in 2022. Three clones (... 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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Posted in shiraz et al, Yarra Valley7 Comments

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Lloyd Brothers Hills & Coast Shiraz 2022

05 December 2024

All McLaren Vale, so all coast, not so m... 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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Main Ridge Estate The Acre Pinot Noir 2023

05 December 2024

The fruit has both a power and a freshne... 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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Balgownie Estate No 4 2022

05 December 2024

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Shiraz 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 you.

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Posted in Bendigo, cabernet et al, merlot et al, sangiovese et al, shiraz et al4 Comments

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Paitin Starda Langhe Nebbiolo 2022

05 December 2024

Neive, Barbaresco. Importer: Ethereal 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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Luigi Vico Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba 2020

05 December 2024

Meriame cru. This wines are made at Giov... 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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A.C. Byrne & Co Organic Shiraz 2023

05 December 2024

Let's put it this way, I've had Shiraz f... 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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Posted in McLaren Vale, shiraz et al, Top Value1 Comment

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Moss Wood Amy’s 2023

05 December 2024

83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot,6% Mal... 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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Gilbert Rosé Méthode Traditionelle 2016

05 December 2024

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, 7... 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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Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Cremant du Jura NV disgorge DEC23

05 December 2024

This is a blend of 50% chardonnay with 4... 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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Posted in Jura, organic, Sparkling3 Comments

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Briar Ridge Cold Soaked Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

04 December 2024

It doesn't say where the grapes are grow... 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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Posted in cabernet et al, New South Wales5 Comments

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