Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Castle Rock are best known for their benchmark Rieslings, but there is quality and value across the entire range. The 2019 Shiraz is no exception. The nose...
Grenache
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
An astonishingly pretty and perfumed wine that will turn any Pinot Noir drinker ! The aromatics are floral and so finely structured with red cherry and...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
Sidewood are producing a number of single clone wines that are not only educational, but incredibly enjoyable to drink. The Abel clone famously comes from Romanee-Conti...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
As always this is a complex and complete wine at a price that consistently makes it one of the best value for money releases from the Adelaide Hills. ...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A classic example of Barossa Shiraz that is sourced from the north west of the Barossa. The aromatics focus on plum and black cherry with a lift from violets and...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
An age old Barossa blend with grapes sourced from Western Barossa. The soils of Western Barossa are ironstone, brown loam and clay that the scene for the wine which is...
Merlot
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
A medium to deep red in the glass with punchy aromatics of plum and violets that are joined by olive and unsweetened liquorice on the nose. A...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
A striking label, and a striking wine. It is undeniably youthful, but has all the hallmarks to be something special with time. The...
Other White
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
There is a creaminess to meyer lemon, that combines with just ripe nectarine and top notes of guava on the nose. The palate has a glossy mouthfeel that sees waxy...
Sauvignon Blanc
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
There is an elegant savouriness to Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc that helps to accentuate the texture and structure that can be derived from the variety. Baked passionfruit and guava is...