White Wine
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
There were 390 dozen of the Gruner Veltliner produced, it's a variety that is proving to have a great affinity with the region, the nose has touches of musk and...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
86
A nose that combines nashi pear with honeyed lemon and lanolin notes. The palate has an initial plushness of pear and apple, but it hits a hard line of acidity...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A new release that was produced from a 40 year old vineyard in Wandin Yallock this is somewhat of a rarity in the Yarra Valley. The nose has a touch...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A blend from McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills, this is a wine that bats above it's average and the 2018 is cut from the same cloth. A nose that combines...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
86
A light yellow in the glass, the nose is dominated by tropical fruits with baked pineapple and ripe apricot that is pulled into line by citrus fruits. The palate follows...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc that was aged in 30% new and 70% older French Oak, with the wine anything but a straight up and down Sauvignon Blanc. ...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
The Bellarine is a hidden secret when it comes to Chardonnay, it's a region that consistently turns out wines of concentration and complexity that respond well to a considered winemaking...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
This is top of the pops from the 2017's I've tried from Oakridge, it's a tall order given they are consistently good across the range. The Hazeldene is more forward...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
The quality of the wines from Credaro continue to rise, this is a very good Margaret River release that combines elegance and power into a wine that can be found...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
A well priced release that enjoys a nose of citrus blossom that's cut with wisteria and varietal lime fruit. The palate has a fullness of fruit that has a floral...