Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Yarra Valley Cabernet has seemingly fallen from grace in the last decade, which is something the consistently mystifies me. The 2010 Squitchy lane is a ~$30 wine...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Pimpernel are a next door neighbour of Yarra Yering, with Mark Horrigan (Owner & Winemaker) fortunate enough to spend some time with the late Bailey Carrodus which could only help...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
The 2009 Cambrian Shiraz was tasted alongside it's little brother the 'Culled Barrel' and it was a very interesting comparison with the Culled Barrel being the more rustic of the...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
The concept of marketing a wine as a 'culled' barrel, also known as the one that's not quite as good is an odd marketing slant, however if all culled wines...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Tahbilk are a consistent performer given time in the cellar, with the 2002 Estate Cabernet no different. The wine itself is a slightly browning red with the...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A youthful red hue with a touch of purple towards the rim , the nose provides dense cherry and plum against a backdrop of subtle sage and spiced vanillin oak...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
You wouldn't pick it as Heathcote Shiraz - the nose is savoury and shows dusty dark berry and something that resembles tomato leaf. It is a nose that is somewhat...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
The Drumborg Vineyard put Henty on the map with the annual release of the wines something I eagerly anticipate every time I get the opportunity to try them. ...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
88
A golden yellow in colour, A rich nose with stone fruits and melon that are backed by some richer biscuit characters The palate is...
Grenache
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
A medium red with slightly browning hues towards the rim, the nose shows aged leathery characters that are backed by sweeter primary fruits and vanillin oak. ...