Merlot
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
86
Opens on the nose with a significant amount of oak that overshadows any real fruit character. The dominance of oak carries through to the palate where smokey vanillin richness forms...
Merlot
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
A label that i have never heard of but certainly got my attention; Bonking Frog. This is their reserve release of Merlot and has benefitted from...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
This is the reserve release from Sidewood with the wine seeing a portion of whole bunch fermentation before ageing in new (35%) and aged French oak for 18 months. ...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A youthful red in the glass, the nose has an elegance of dark cherry and plum that's backed by crushed sage and cedar. A medium bodied wine...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A dark red with youthful purple hues in the glass, the nose gives a generous expression of plum and dark cherry that's lifted by oak derived spice. ...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A glossy dark red in the glass, the nose has layered dark plum and black cherry that is given a savoury edge by sage and earth with a subtle liquorice...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
This is top end Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, fermented in new french oak and aged for 10 months this wine showcases both great winemaking and fruit whilst maintaining it's elegance. A...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
The nose shows plenty of winemaker derived influences with an unmistakable leesy funk that pushes the envelope but has enough concentration of white peach and melon baking it up to...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A light yellow in the glass, the nose has expressive nectarine fruit that has a lees induced richness and touch of citrus zest. This is a well...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
A lightly golden yellow in the glass, the nose is awash with melon, candied peach, pickled ginger and floral notes. The palate continues in the same...