Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
David Bicknell is a Chardonnay master, with a line of consistency through all the wines produced at Oakridge, there is a less is more' approach with wines that showcase fruit...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
I really enjoyed this wine, it's got plenty of funk with iodine, old leather and tertiary things going on; but that's what you expect from an old wine. In terms...
Shiraz Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
If you look at the pedigree of Serrat it's no surprise they have received a magnitude of accolades in recent years, the vineyard has been planted on a great site...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Tokar Estate are doing some good things with Pinot Noir at the moment, adept winemaking with an increased use of quality French oak and whole bunch has helped to make...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
Tokar Estate first came onto my radar with their very good 2013 releases, at the time of trying them I had a sample of the 2014's out of barrel and...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
A dense dark red in the glass, the nose showcases the deeply satisfying plum and savoury nuances that come from top quality Yarra Valley Shiraz. Supple tannins are wrapped in...
Cabernet Blend
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
An impressive package from bottle through to it's contents, the weight of the bottle alone puts some magnums to shame ! The wine pays homage to left bank Bordeaux with...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
Toolangi are a consistent high performer, but the 2012 Paul's Lane Chardonnay takes it to another plane, the wine was made at Oakridge under the watchful eye of David Bicknell,...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
This wine certainly sits in the savoury side of the Pinot Noir spectrum with the nose giving an earthen expression of stewed cherry fruit. The palate certainly...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
The Balgownie black label wines are produced from vineyards in the Yarra Valley, the wines provide contrasting styles to those produced from Bendigo and represent good value. ...