Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Innocent Bystander under the Giant Steps label release some excellent single vineyard wines, with a number of stellar releases from the 2010 Vintage. The 2010 Tarraford Pinot...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
An almost impenetrable red, with some youthful purple hues. The nose is powerful and dominated by concentrated plum and vanillin oak with white chocolate characters. As usual...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
As with many of the top 2011 Chardonnays from Victoria the 2011 De Bortoli Reserve Release has a steely mineral acidity with just enough richness of stone fruits to give...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
It is certainly hard not to have a soft spot for Tasmania, not only is it a beautiful place to visit but they make some superb Chardonnay and Pinot Noir,...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Punters Corner is a consistently good producer that represents excellent value and have managed to craft a cellar-worthy red from the excellent 2010 vintage. The wine is...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
If you take one look around Morilla estate and the surrounds that include the internationally acclaimed Mona gallery it's obvious to see that no expense is spared, in terms of...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
This wine was tasted at cellar door as part of a regular museum wine offering. It was a good opportunity to try some aged Yarra Valley shiraz that was cellared...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
The Lady's Lane is an impressive release even before you taste the wine, it is sealed with wax along with a shapely burgundy bottle and striking label, if you drink...
Pinot Gris
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
When you talk to the winemaker about the effort that goes into making Pinot Gris at Provenance it is not a surprise that it is so good. The wine is...
Pinot Gris
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A lightly golden in colour with a slight orange hue, the nose provides plenty of interest with apple strudel and a touch of orange peel. The palate...