Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
88
This was a shot in the dark given it's age, however was surprisingly enjoyable. The wine would have no doubt been better at half the age, but it was still...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
Produced by Taltarni, Clover Hill has been a forebear for sparkling in Tasmania, creating a niche in the upper echelon of producers in the region. The wine...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
This is one of my go to Aussie sparkling wines, it's consistently good and delivers well beyond it's price point. A light yellow in the glass, the...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
This is a wine with concentration and power, the wine has a masculinity expressed through the dense dark cherry and plum laden palate. Lashings of new french oak give richness...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
A light yellow in the glass with a fine bead, the nose gives high notes of fresh bread and understated citrus, the palate is layered expression with a tautness that...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Tasmanian sparkling continues to grow in stature and reputation, the quality and finesse of wines coming out of one Australia's coolest regions is no longer a secret. ...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A great name, and equally good wine. The Menage a Noir label is anything but entry level, the wine speaks of place and winemaker influence. The nose is a savoury...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
87
This was a tough wine for me to get into, Adelaide Hills is often a different expression of the Pinot Noir variety, however in this instance the wines constituent parts...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
The 13 release from Pike & Joyce is a polished example of the variety from Adelaide hills, the nose is packed full of sappy dark cherry fruit and bouquet garni...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
On the Rose spectrum the Pike & Joyce example shows plenty of the constituent grape in terms of flavour and texture. The wine is a salmon red in colour with...