Sauvignon Blanc
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
A perennial favourite, this is the 27th release of a wine that helped put Adelaide Hills and Australian Sauvignon Blanc on the map, it's as good a release I have...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Shadowfax are on the money when they consider where to produce their Pinot Noir from, choosing two of the most exciting regions in Oz - Geelong and the Macedon...
Pinot Gris
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
Light yellow in the glass,a youthful nose that gives nashi pear and worked lees inputs. The palate is crisp and clean on entry and gains weight and texture with 10...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Barossa does un-oaked well, there is fulness and layered structure that can come from the region which provides a point of different to counterparts adorned with spicy french or exuberant...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
87
I don't profess to be an expert on South African Shiraz, but opened the KWV Paarl Shiraz and was pleasantly surprised given it's age. The wine held a bright red...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
87
Mornington Chardonnay has a propensity to age, but 21 years is pushing it ever so slightly. The wine holds a golden yellow colour with a tertiary nose of marzipan, clotted...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
The 2015 release was again produced at Oakridge by Chardonnay master David Bicknell, a slightly fuller wine than previous years with great texture and mouthfeel. A light...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
This wine was made in small quantities with only 130 dozen produced, the wine represented the best barrels from what was a superb Yarra Valley vintage. The wine saw the...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
87
A reserve release from Willow Creek that comes complete with wax seal, and an impressive if not oddly shaped bottle. Unfortunately the wine has not aged well, heavy handed oak...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
This is the first release from Lyons Will Estate, and it's impressive. A medium red in the glass with lighter hues towards the rim, on the nose...