Shiraz Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A blend of old vine Shiraz and Grenache that whilst not regarded as the classic Australian blend could well be that of McLaren Vale. The wine is a dark, deep...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
A tiny production, but a wine of great interest and stands out from the crowd. A Pinot lovers Shiraz that has smokey, stemmy and peppery notes to...
Merlot
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
88
There was plenty of winemaking thought that went into this wine to make the most out of the much maligned Merlot grape, the result is a wine with plenty of...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
A briar, peppery nose with plenty of plum and dark cherry fruit. The palate takes a little time to open up, but when it does it shows expansive plum fruit...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
An inky dark red with a touch of purple in the glass, the nose screams cool climate Shiraz with brooding dark cherry and plum fruit thats has peppery spice that's...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A curious blend of both Hunter Valley (56%) and Clare Valley fruit (44%), the justification being the yields of the Hunter Valley were lower than anticipated with a complementary parcel...
Other Red
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
88
The Meritage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec that is sourced from South Eastern Australia. The brambly dark fruited nose benefits from cedar...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
There is incredible value on show here with this sub $30 Pinot Noir showing up a number of wines that are much more expensive. The highlight of the wine is...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
Chardonnay is a variety that showcases the quality of site, and the quality of winemaker. The Jim Jim Chardonnay is an exemplar of Macedon Ranges Chardonnay with a flinty and...
Other White
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A gentle fizz in the glass, the nose abounds with lychee and musk that is an adult version of a tropical fruit salad. The gentle effervescence works...