Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
Benchmark Yarra Valley Chardonnay. Flint, almond, piercingly pure stone fruits and top notes of citrus frame the nose; the palate is medium bodied with texture and...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A very light red in the glass with aromatics of sappy red cherry and rhubarb with a touch of earth. The wine is light to medium bodied...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
A wonderful wine, from a great vintage. The base wine was harvested over two picks and enjoyed extending ageing on lees prior to release. The wine walks...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
A very smart release from a producer that has all price points covered. In terms of technique the wine was fermented using whole berries and bunches prior to 9 months...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
The nose has generous plum and black cherry fruit with a thread of vanilla laced spice and a floral lift. The balance and texture is very good given the...
Riesling
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
A benchmark example of Australian Riesling with purity, structure and a beguiling prettiness. The nose is bristling with fresh lime, slate and jasmine. The palate has a floral thread from...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
As always some great winemaking technique that delivers a rounded and complex wine worth more than the asking price. The nose is a mix of charcuterie, plum,...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
This is a serious wine in every sense of the word, the bottle and cork are amongst the most extravagant I have seen for a while and most importantly the...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
The wine is made from Cabernet Franc that was wild yeast fermented in barrel before ageing on lees in bottle. A pretty salmon in colour with aromatics...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
A deep red, with a piercingly pure nose of kirsch and blackberry with floral violet tones. The palate is tightly coiled with tannins having a touch of...