Wine List

[SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Gris 2011

Region: NZ- Martinborough

Bob Campbell 96 points!"This wine has a characteristic straw colour with an upfront nose of honeysuckle and poached pear, followed by tropical melon and the fragrant and floral spice of potpourri. On tasting, first impressions are of an obvious...

[SOLD-OUT] Chateau Montrose 2008

Region: France- Bordeaux Left Bank

[SOLD-OUT] Chateau Latour 2005

Region: France- Bordeaux Left Bank

Gary Walsh 99 points!What goes in Latour, stays in Latour. What strikes you straight off, is its sense of completeness. There's no gaps or holes when you taste it; it just is. Here I am. Behold. And what presence it has. Dark fruit, slight peppery notes,...

[SOLD-OUT] Benanti Nerello Rosso Di Verzella 2012

Region: Italy - Other

Benanti is based on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. This world renowned producer is dedicated to quality production in the region from indigenous vines that are up to 100 years old. The volcanic soils give the Nerello Mascalese grape variety a...

[SOLD-OUT] Thomas Braemore Reserve Semillon 2007

Region: NSW- Hunter Valley

"The 2007 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon gives lovely waxy lemon and paraffin aromas with some lemon curd, warm apple and an earthy / chalky undercurrent plus a whiff of yeast extract. It finishes long and stony. Drink it now to 2018+. "We aim for a...

[SOLD-OUT] Chateau Reynella Vintage Port 1996

Region: SA- McLaren Vale

[SOLD-OUT] Cloudy Bay Te Koko 2009

Region: NZ- Marlborough

Tyson Stelzer 95 points!"Te Koko is on a steep trajectory of ascent, finer, more harmonious and more expressive than ever, yet it's the tiny details that have made the difference. The core of its personality remains untouched, but, in the words of maker...

[SOLD-OUT] Fraser Gallop Cabernet Merlot 2011

Region: WA- Margaret River

Gary Walsh 92 Points!"Amazing that wines of this quality can be available for under twenty dollars.Mulberry, cherry, chocolate and vanilla with a gentle perfume of bay leaf. Ripe and fleshy with milk chocolate coated berries, round grainy tannin and...

[SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Shiraz Viognier 2008

Region: VIC- Sunbury

"In customary Craiglee style this wine takes some time to reveal itself. I've had this bottle open for 24 hours and it's improved slowly throughout. It's peppery and dark cherried, slightly meaty and glycerol. There is some noticeable alcohol warmth but...

[SOLD-OUT] Henry's Drive Reserve Shiraz 2003

Region: SA- Padthaway

Robert Parker 95 points!"The 2003 Shiraz Reserve, which I assume is made from the richest barrels, has all the same characteristics of the regular bottling, with more weight, opulence, and persistence. The 16% alcohol is beautifully concealed by its...

[SOLD-OUT] Eden Road Gundagai Shiraz 2010

Region: NSW-(Other) -
Vegan-friendly Organic Sustainably-made

  "The Eden Road Gundagai shiraz vineyard is on a red, 'terra rossa' style soil. Oxidised dirt. This shiraz is destemmed, but there are no pump overs or traditional plunging " Eden Road uses a home-made air compression technique that sends a bubble...

[SOLD-OUT] Crittenden Zumma Chardonnay 2009

Region: VIC- Mornington Pen

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[SOLD-OUT] St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2008

Region: SA- Barossa Valley

Ken Gargett 94 points! "This release has depth, concentration, power. There is oak, but it is not excessive, and will no doubt continue to integrate over time. Alcohol is under 14%, which surely sets it apart from some of those past vintages. This is...

[SOLD-OUT] Bindi Composition Pinot Noir 2010

Region: VIC- Macedon Ranges

Nick Stock 94 points! "Integrated oak, musky perfume and fresh-cut herbs. Fine tannins, bright acid and a fresh core of musky cherry flavour. Long and true. Nick Stock, Wine 100, June 2011 "The Composition Pinot Noir is based upon declassified grapes...

[SOLD-OUT] Bindi Composition Chardonnay 2010

Region: VIC- Macedon Ranges

Jeremy Oliver 92 points!"Long, supple and Macon-like, with a waxy, floral bouquet of stonefruit, clove-like oak and white flowers backed by nuances of cashew and nutmeg. Measured, elegant and chalky, its tangy palate of citrusy flavour steadily builds...

[SOLD-OUT] Teusner The Dog Strangler Mataro 2010

Region: SA- Barossa Valley

Gary Walsh 94 points! "We love Mataro here at The Wine Front, and even more so when it's called by its local name, for local people. I've written 'leather-bound cherries' in my draft note, and well, silly as it seems I've decided to go with that. Full...

[SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008

Region: NZ- Martinborough

Bob Campbell 95 Points!"Subtle, elegant wine that builds in the mouth to reveal and long and splendidly complex finish. A mix of fine fruit, floral and savoury flavours that are difficult to describe but easy to appreciate. The wine has density, great...

[SOLD-OUT] Dalwhinnie The Pinnacle Shiraz 2008

Region: VIC- Pyrenees

eRobertParker.com 95 Points!"The 2008 Pinnacle Shiraz comes off Grampian's Best clone vines planted in 1997. Very deep garnet purple in color, it's a little mute to begin producing pretty aromas of violets, black pepper, dark chocolate, black cherries...

[SOLD-OUT] Marchand & Burch Chardonnay 2009

Region: WA-(Other)

Huon Hooke 95 points! "Very powerful and complex, with chicken-stock, roasted-nut, grapefruit and peach flavours. The acidity is heightened and crisp, its tang cutting through the richness. It has a very long finish: a superb chardonnay."Huon Hooke,...

[SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2008

Region: NZ- Martinborough

"This stylish wine continues to build the fine reputation the label has earned over the years. It has the usual power and complexity with concentrated citrus/grapefruit and mineral characters given extra spice from nutty yeast lees and classy oak. Firmly...