- Red Wine
- Merlot
Merlot
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A vibrant dark red in the glass with fresh plums, blackberry and red cherry that is supported by seductive brown spices. The wine is medium bodied with...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
Ah Merlot, the modern day pariah of Australian Wine ! This is a good example of the variety that will have many fans. It's rich, imminently approachable and good value...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A burnt orange to pink in the glass with lifted strawberry and cherry fruits alongside a subtle creaminess. There is a sweetness of fruit on the palate...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
Windfall Estate specialise in Merlot with the 2016 release giving generosity of plum fruit, with a cigar box and earth complexity that provides texture and interest. The primary fruits on...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Star Lane have a minimalist and uncompromising approach to winemaking, there is a consistent thread of complexity and quality across the range with the 2016 Merlot a reminder of what...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
An attractive glossy red in the glass, the nose gives a peppery rendition of red berry fruits with a touch of stem and olive. The wine shows good upfront plummy...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
Produced from the Palatine Vineyard in Lobethal, with the vineyard yielding just one tonne to the acre. The wine was fermented and left of skins for one month prior to...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
Grey Sands make some of the best and unique wines in Tasmania. This Merlot is a triumph and leads the pack of a vanguard of Merlot producers in Australia. ...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
A youthful red in the glass, the nose gives vibrant red berry fruits with a dusting of spice, the palate continues the juicy, primary fruited theme with blueberry and raspberry...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
86
Opens on the nose with a significant amount of oak that overshadows any real fruit character. The dominance of oak carries through to the palate where smokey vanillin richness forms...