Cabernet Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
Hickinbotham's take on the Australian classic blend, and it carries the flag well. An inky purple in colour, an array of aromatics that include plush plum...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
A blend of 91% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec and 2% Merlot that was sourced from a 0.9 Hectare block that was planted in 2013. Whole berries were crushed before a...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A very light red in the glass, with sour edged black cherry that's contrasted by gentle spice and earth on the nose. The wine works around a...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
The wine was produced from three distinct parcels of fruit, two of the blocks were planted in 71, with the final in 2002. Each block has a unique soil profile,...
Riesling
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A light yellow in the glass, citrus blossom meets candied lime. The palate has depth in terms of citrus fruits that works against a driving background of mineral acidity. The...
Other White
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
This is the second release of Semillon Sauvignon Blanc and the blend enjoys a small addition of Riesling and Gewurztraminer. A very light yellow with a...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
A more dark fruited and savoury expression than the 2017 with dark cherry and rhubarb lifted by both earth and spice on the nose. The palate is medium bodied with...
Pinot Gris
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A golden yellow in the glass with rich pear and apricot with a touch of musk and citrus zest. A medium to full bodied palate that embraces...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
A striking light to medium red in the glass with great clarity. The nose has equal part piercing red cherry to fresh earth and subtle oak induced...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
This is a wine that provides incredible value, a top tier expression of Australian Chardonnay at a retail of $30. The nose enjoys the trappings of time...