White Wine
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
Benchmark Yarra Valley Chardonnay. Flint, almond, piercingly pure stone fruits and top notes of citrus frame the nose; the palate is medium bodied with texture and...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
A wonderful wine, from a great vintage. The base wine was harvested over two picks and enjoyed extending ageing on lees prior to release. The wine walks...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
A benchmark example of Australian Riesling with purity, structure and a beguiling prettiness. The nose is bristling with fresh lime, slate and jasmine. The palate has a floral thread from...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
The aromatics are a little shrouded when compared to the other 2021 Riesling's released by this iconic producer. There is some citrus blossom and lime, however lacks the usual punch....
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A nose of poached pear and custard apple with some subdued tropical fruits somewhere in the distance; the palate has an effortless texture with a saline edged acidity working against...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
Now this is an interesting take on Vermentino, the wine was wild yeast fermented and enjoyed time on skins; it is interesting, textural and above all moreish. A light yellow...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
The Tallavera Grove Vineyard was established from graft material sourced from the historic Braemore Vineyard, which is one of the most iconic vineyards in the Hunter Valley. The wine itself...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
A nose of guava, rock melon and mango. The palate is teaming with tropical fruits, time in barrel has given texture and mouthfeel but not taken away from juicy primary...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Light yellow in colour with a nose of crushed rock, Meyer lemon, underripe nectarine and some sweetness. The palate gives understated tropical fruits with top notes of quince before layered...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A light yellow in the glass, with aromatics of rock melon and lemon across crushed rock and paw paw. There is a mineral freshness to the wine,...