Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A cracking 2020 release, there is density and concentration with a lovely lift and generosity from beautifully integrated oak. In terms of colour the wine...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
A very light yellow with a fleck of green in the glass; a reductive nose of struck match, flint and new season nectarine with a mineral backbone. The influence...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A little over 1400 bottles produced from a single vineyard in the Macedon Ranges and the first release of Northern Hope. A medium red in terms of colour with gentle...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
The eighth release of the vintage Cuvee and the line of vineyard expression and quality continues to grow. 4 years on lees has given depth and richness but there is...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
A reserve release from the best 13 rows from Block 10, from a vineyard site that is perched 900 m above sea level. The wine is a...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
The wine was fermented in new and 1 year old French Oak, and is showing well after a decade in barrel. 2011 was not an...
Cabernet Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A light to medium red in colour, an autumnal nose of undergrowth with cherry, blackberry and a faint smokey spice. The palate is light to medium bodied with an elegance...
Grenache
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
An aromatic and confected nose of cherry and toffee apple; the palate is clean and bright with ripe cherry having impact with grippy, firm tannins; you can taste the weight...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A nose of violets, plum, wild strawberry and sweet spice. The palate is plush, expansive and sees the impact of oak and fruit in equal measure. There is an underlying...
Shiraz Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
A medium red in colour with good clarity, the wine is a blend of Syrah, Merlot and Sangiovese. The nose has black cherry and plum with fresh earth and carob....