Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
The Reserve Shiraz for 2012 was inoculated for ferment, prior to ageing in new and used barrels for 18 months. The fruit was sourced from the Estate's oldest plantings, a...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
The 2012 saw 25% whole bunch and was a 50/50 split between wild yeast and inoculated ferments, the wine was aged in new and used barrels for 12 months prior...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
The Aria is considered the pinnacle of the Tokar Estate range, interestingly for the region it is a Tempranillo dominant wine with a small additon of Cabernet Sauvignon in the...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A youthful light to medium red hue in the glass, classical burgundy nose with smokey stem, a touch of forrest floor and some wonderfully vibrant red cherry fruit that benefits...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
Touriga is a variety more commonly used in Barossa red blends, however this release from Tscharke is a pretty compelling reason why this variety is worth another look. ...
Other White
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
This wine shows some adept winemaking, 12% of the blend was aged in new french oak with the remainder in tank for 12 months, the resultant wine has crunchy acidity...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Travis Earth is a tiny winery in the Barossa, the wines are exceptional. The colour is a vivid dark blue, the nose is fruit forward and attractive...
Other White
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
This is a very special wine, one that i recently proclaimed as the best white i have had the pleasure of tasting from the Barossa Valley. When winemakers talk about...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A wine of excellent value, a brooding red with purple hues towards the rim. The nose is attractive and youthful, brimming with raspberry, blackberry and licorice. The...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A mature red in the glass, classic old world aromas of cured meat, iodine, leather and earth on the nose. The wine shows cherry cola and old leather amonst subtle...