Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
At a recent tasting i got the chance to continue my enjoyment of Chardonnay from Moorooduc Estate in the Mornington Peninsula. These wines rarely disappoint, they are approachable young and...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
Baillieu Vineyards was started in 1999 and over the last 15 years has been established as a consistently good producer in a region that has no shortage of good wineries....
Riesling
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
The grapes for this wine are sourced from three vineyards in the Mount Barker region of WA, there was minimal intervention in the winery allowing the wine to express the...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Cabernet is not the first variety that comes to mind when you think of Yering Station, however the 2010 release is a timely reminder of the enjoyment that Yarra Valley...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Produced from the bio-dynamic Springs Hill vineyard in McLaren Vale, the wine was destemmed before being whole berry pressed, wild yeast fermented and matured for 14 months in 30% new...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
2012 was an excellent year in the Yarra Valley, with a generosity of fruit and excellent balance a consistent hallmark of quality wines from the vintage. The 2012 Cosmo Shiraz...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
The 2011 SRS is an excellent example of modern Australian Chardonnay, complex, layered, rich yet savoury. The wine was whole bunch pressed, wild yeast fermented, no mlf...
Other White
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
The 2014 is a blend of 58% Sauvignon Blanc and 42% Semillon. The wine sees a short time on lees and a portion spends time in new and seasoned French...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A medium red that is holding a bright hue given its age, aged burgundy nose of sappy red cherry backed by forrest floor and subtle clove. The...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
This wine is an Australian Icon, and a pleasure to taste. The wine is vinified from Estate fruit from the cooler south facing slope of the vineyard. It is fermented...