Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Golden yellow with a toffee, caramelised white peach character that is almost ethereal; showing no signs of oxidation or overripe fruit. The palate is generous, mature and...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
The number of very good 2011 Chardonnay's that i have tried is really starting to climb, with the 2011 from Moorooduc an excellent example of the variety and vintage. ...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
87
The 42 Degrees South label is produced by Frogmore Creek and represents the entry level into their wines. The 2010 Pinot Noir has good colour and a varietal nose of...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A wine that shows its age in terms of colour with slightly browning hues towards the rim of the glass, the nose is similar to other Marcus Hill's i've tried...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
Tasmanian Pinot Noir and Chardonnay seem to start showing their best after a few years in the bottle, with the 2008 release from Frogmore creek really starting to come together....
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
87
Dalwhinnie are most well known for their iconic Shiraz, but in good years they also produce some exceptional Chardonnay, unfortunately 2011 was not one of them. The...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A lightly golden yellow in colour, a nose of melon and subtle vanillin oak with citrus in the background The palate shows up front citrus that softens...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
A well made aged Barossa shiraz is a great drinking experience, one that takes adept winemaking and a balance between fruit and oak, the 99 Factor is a great example...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
Opening a bottle of Dom Perignon is always a wonderful experience, but it's iconic status and the perception of continual greatness only goes to raise expectations. ...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Geelong and Bellarine produce some wonderful Chardonnays , with Clyde park a consistent producer of quality, long living wines. The 2008 is starting to gain some secondary...