Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
This wine characterises the mineral yet concentrated structure that is achieved from quality Macedon Ranges fruit and is a wine that will be a candidate for extended time in the...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
The word reserve is often misused, but this is a great use of the term. An exceptional Chardonnay that has structure, complexity and intrigue. It's a truly compelling wine. ...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
The fruit for the 2011 Estate was sourced from Toolangi's Dixon Creek vineyard, the wine saw 10 months in French Oak, of which 40% was new. The oak influence makes...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
I have had the pleasure of tasting a number of Bannockburn Chardonnay's from the 1990's and have been consistently impressed by their ability to age and gain exceptional complexity yet...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
This wine was produced from Estate fruit and was separated at birth with portions of the wine made at both Yering Station and Oakridge, two of the safest custodians you...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
At a recent tasting i got the chance to continue my enjoyment of Chardonnay from Moorooduc Estate in the Mornington Peninsula. These wines rarely disappoint, they are approachable young and...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
The 2011 SRS is an excellent example of modern Australian Chardonnay, complex, layered, rich yet savoury. The wine was whole bunch pressed, wild yeast fermented, no mlf...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
This wine is an Australian Icon, and a pleasure to taste. The wine is vinified from Estate fruit from the cooler south facing slope of the vineyard. It is fermented...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
I have long been a fan of the wines crafted by Geraldine McFaul, with Chardonnay and Pinot produced by this long time Mornington winemaker rarely disappointing. The...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
This wine comes from French clones 95 and 76, was fermented with wild yeast, had a portion of new oak and partial malolactic fermentation. There is no surprise that the...