Cabernet Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A delicate and elegant expression of the quintessential Margaret River blend, the nose shows blackcurrant and blackberry with notes of fresh earth. The well proportioned frame is...
Cabernet Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a 'little touch of Cabernet Franc', the nose benefits from subtle leather and ash characters from the Cab Franc...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A more primary expression of Pinot Noir when compared alongside the 2012 release with red cherry sitting alongside spicy french oak and stalky undertones on the nose. ...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Cordon cut refers to the vines fruiting canes being cut just before harvesting which concentrates the fruit, the challenge with wines made in this style is to maintain balance as...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A medium red with lighter hues towards the rim, the nose strikes a balance between aromatic yet savoury stem characters and varietal cherry, with time there is a touch of...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A light yellow in the glass with punchy and varietal nectarine and fig against worked almond meal characters. There is an understated citrus core to this wine...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
The entry level Shiraz in the line up from Lou Miranda, but it certainly does itself proud and represents very good value for money. A dark red in the glass...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A winery that i hadn't heard of prior to moving to Macedon Ranges, if you look on their website they are still sitting on 2008 vintage Pinot Noir, a small...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A high proportion of whole bunches were used for this wine (50%), which after ferment was pressed to a mix of new and used French oak Hogsheads (30% new). The...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
A deep but youthful red in the glass with purple hues towards the rim, an attractive nose that has powerful dark fruits, spicy oak and a suggestion of deli meat....