Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with the wine having the luxury of seeing 4 years in bottle prior to disgorgement. A minor miracle given it retails...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A glossy deep red hue in the glass, the wine shows it's cool climate roots with white pepper laced black fruits amongst background notes of charcuterie. The palate has concentration...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
I certainly have an affinity with this generally unknown variety in Australia, having crafted some examples of the variety from plantings in Heathcote, needless to say this wine that is...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
There is some pretty impressive winemaking that went into this wine, a portion whole bunch, plenty of time on skins, some carbonic maceration going on and 30% new oak before...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
Lane's End is one of Macedon Ranges best kept secret, with their Chardonnay in particular a consistent standout. A lightly golden yellow in the glass, the nose...
Sauvignon Blanc
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
Sourced from the Adelaide Zone and having an ever so light yellow colour in the glass. The nose gives distinctive boysenberry with touches of citrus and slate. There is plenty...
Sauvignon Blanc
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
An almost clear colour in the glass, the nose is packed with tropical fruits; guava and passionfruit leading the way. The palate has a drying, savoury thread that is an...
Shiraz Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Willunga 100 are the Grenache Specialists' and continue to craft great value wines that deliver value above their price point. The Shiraz Grenache is an attractive light red in the...
Cabernet Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A single vineyard release that follows on from the very good 2012 that has been given a facelift in terms of packaging which certainly makes it look the part. ...
Merlot
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
Merlot may not get the best wrap, but it's in part due to a number of bulk producing wineries' creating wines of little substance that are based more on chemistry...