Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
The nose has an attractive meatiness to the dense plum and dusty blackberry characters. The palate is textural with fine tannins and balanced acid providing welcome contrasts...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
As with most premium Barossa Shiraz the wines quality is immediately evident on the nose with a concentration of dark plum and quality tight grained oak. In previous years i...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
The 2010 release of the Mentor is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the blend in other years made up with a portion of Shiraz and Malbec. The wine is a deep...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
A well made aged Barossa shiraz is a great drinking experience, one that takes adept winemaking and a balance between fruit and oak, the 99 Factor is a great example...
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. ...
Cabernet Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
The Quartage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot and represents terrific value. The nose is deep red and youthful given the wines...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A slightly developed red in colour, the nose is a restrained expression of Barossa with plummy black fruits and background oak. The wine is decidedly peppery with...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
86
The wine opens with a somewhat reductive nose, with savoury plum emerging with time. The wine is medium bodied by Barossa standards with grainy oak and restrained...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
An impenetrable red in colour ,the nose is a heady mix of dark fruits that are amply supported by spicy vanillin oak. The wine has great balance...
Cabernet Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
88
The 2006 Bin 389 was somewhat of a disappointment given the quality of the vintage and the pedigree of the wine. The nose has a slight menthol...