Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
87
An exceptionally dark red in the glass, the nose has overt fruit and oak which mutes any varietal character. The wine is laden with sweet liquorice and stewed fruit on...
Cabernet Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
A truly exceptional colour for it's age, a dark red in the glass that is only slightly bricking towards the rim. The nose has maintained primary fruit...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A youthful red hue in the glass, an aromatic nose of blue fruits and vibrant spice. There is ample oak on the palate, which at this stage...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A deep red in the glass, attractive oak on the nose with a rich cherry bubble gum aspect, there is plenty of primary fruit and ample oak alongside integrated tannins...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A lighter red in colour than the 2013, aromatic and spicy in a distinctly cool climate style; savoury and stemmy with aromatic spice. On the palate, the...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A lightly golden yellow in the glass, in terms of development this wine is in a great place, it has maintained a flinty mineral line whilst impressive stone fruits and...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A highly aromatic nose showcasing raspberry and cherry fruit. The wine is generally vibrant and approachable, hanging it's hat on peppery plum and raspberry fruit. Oak a...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
A deep red in the glass, attractive almost floral aromatics, quality french oak gives a little bit of spice and depth with aspects of sage as well. ...
Merlot Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Tapanappa is a winery that has been on my hit list for many years, but i have only tried a handful of their wines. The Whalebone has...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
A deep dark red in the glass, attractive nose that gives a slight menthol note to dark plum and blackberry. The palate is holding very well;...