Semillon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
This is the most impressive of what is a stellar lineup of 2014 single vineyard Semillon releases from Gundog Estate. The wine has piercing varietal expression with lime and slate...
Riesling
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
The region is well known for Riesling with Granite Hills the exemplar and a number of fine releases coming from Zig Zag Road and Hunter-Gatherer Vinters over the last couple...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
The wine is produced from only the 777 Clone of Pinot Noir, with 15% whole bunches included in the ferment and the wine aged in older French oak. ...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A throwback to the old Penley Estate labels which are not without their charm, but not quite as striking as the bold new ones ! The palate...
Cabernet Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
A nose of violets, plum and baked cherries with oak giving a suggestion of spice. The palate is medium to full bodied with a suppleness of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit...
Grenache
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A light to medium red in the glass, the nose enjoys red cherry and plum fruits with a touch of spice and earth. Cherry and rhubarb fruits are up front...
Merlot
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
An attractive glossy red in the glass, the nose gives a peppery rendition of red berry fruits with a touch of stem and olive. The wine shows good upfront plummy...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
A burnt orange in the glass, the nose enjoys lifted tropical fruits with crunchy red apple and suggestion of musk. Taut, well defined acidity frames the wine with summer berries...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Brought to you by the fine folk at Giant Steps, this wine is sourced from the Gateway vineyard in McLaren Vale. A pretty burnt orange to pink...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
A beguiling nose with fig, nougat and stone fruits with flashes of wood smoke. The palate is steeped in new season nectarine with great purity and length,...