Riesling
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
As you would expect there is only the slightest hint of yellow in terms of colour, the nose gives floral citrus blossom to crushed rock and fresh lime. The palate...
Riesling
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A light yellow in the glass, wet slate and lime zest frame the aromatic and youthful nose. The palate gives a nervy acidity that works well with crystalline lime and...
Cabernet Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Alec Epis grows Cabernet in the Macedon Ranges, he is a brave man but the results are excellent. The nose is reminiscent of the peppermint crisp that you see on...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Montepulciano is an Italian varietal that is most commonly found in the Abruzzo region, Purple Hands have a focus on alternative varieties (when compared to traditional Australian plantings), with Montepulciano,...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
A classical McLaren vale nose that is steeped in dark plum and blackberry with attractive charcuterie notes. The palate is brimming with dark fruits with supportive spice and mouth coating...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
Light red in the glass with rhubarb, cherry and earth making an impact on the nose. There is dark cherry on entry with richer oak influences weaving into the mid...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A light attractive red in the glass with nose that shows red cherry with an understated savoury aspect and touch of spice. The wine builds in structure across the palate...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Michael Hall is a relatively small scale producer who consistently makes wines that showcase the best varietal characters of the region it's from and showcases great winemaking technique with oak...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
Cabernet Franc is a variety that too often only plays a minor role as part of a blend, as a single variety it can produce some exceptional wines that have...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
Living in the Macedon Ranges I do have a fondness for the wines produced from the region, its not hard with wines like this being produced. A...