Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
The Henk Vineyard sits on red Volcanic soil in upper Yarra, with the 2018 release of 864 produced from the Aqueduct block. The ferment included 20%...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
The Hazeldene Vineyard is situated in upper Yarra and closes out a trio of excellent 2018 releases from one of the regions top producers. A light red in the glass...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
Willowlake is one of the iconic vineyards of the Yarra Valley, this year it has delivered a slightly fleshier expression of Pinot Noir when compared to its 2018 siblings from...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
The wine speaks of the temperate climate the grapes were grown with blackberry and violets expressive on the nose, but taking on a savoury and peppery aspect on the palate....
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
A light yellow in the glass with a nose of peach and honeyed almond. The palate is youthful but has the constituent parts to age well with a textural build...
Sauvignon Blanc
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
Punchy and vibrant tropical fruits on the nose with a touch of funk that gives plenty of interest. Citrus acidity is well proportioned and gives texture and length with passionfruit...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
The Applejack Vineyard was planted in the Upper Yarra at an elevation of 220 - 320 meters with the cool site producing pure and age worthy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay....
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
The Henk vineyard sits upon the red volcanic soils of Woori Yallock and consistently produces exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A vibrant, light red in the glass with a nose...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
An inky purple in colour, the nose is quality Coonawarra with gentle cedar and spice to driving blackberry fruit and background notes of tobacco and dark chocolate. The medium to...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
Youthful purple hues, cedar and mint lead into blackberry fruit alongside graphite with some alcohol warmth. The wine remains varietal, but is certainly on the big side. Blackberry fruit has...