Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
Botanica Estate are a relatively new producer in the Macedon Ranges but already making an impact with their focus on the cool climate varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. ...
Pinot Gris
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
Sidewood consistently delivers with a Pinot Gris that retains a floral and feminine side, whilst having texture and mouthfeel that is afforded by time on lees and in barrel. The...
Riesling
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Jacob Stein is producing some exceptional resiling, with the half dry style one that is hard to get right; but is nailed on this occasion. ...
Pinot Gris
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
87
A mix of new season pear and citrus that is both varietal and attractive, the palate balances freshness and fullness of mouth feel with nashi pear having concentration and impact...
Sauvignon Blanc
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
88
A light yellow in the glass with a punchy nose of boysenberry and passionfruit with a capsicum and crushed herb edge. There is good definition of tropical fruits with a...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
This is a well put together rose that has a youthful crunch, but clever winemaking and some time on lees has given texture and mouthfeel. The wine is made from...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A blend of 47% Grenache, 12% Malbec, 11% Mataro, 10% Shiraz, 9% Tempranillo, 7% Durif, 3% Nero d'Avola and 2% Zinfandel, with 1/3 of the wine kept on skins for...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
Sourced from Purple Hands vineyard's in the southern Barossa. The wine was basket pressed to French oak and aged on gross lees for 18 months prior to bottling with minimal...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
This is a step up in terms of the quality of Pinot Noir released by Terre a Terre with the wine enjoying 15% whole bunches as part of the ferment,...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
The wine is sourced from the Chinese block in the Lopresti Vineyard, the wine was fermented and left on skins for a period post fermentation prior to be racked to...