White Wine
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
Gewurtztraminer is often drank young, but this cool climate example shows what it is capable of with a little bit of age. The nose enjoys musk with some candied tropical...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Attentive winemaking and the rewards of time has produced an exciting release from Stockman's Ridge, the wine has energy and elegance and is sure to cellar. The wine is a...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
In a world of linear and lean this is big and bold. A selection of the best barrels from a blend of McLaren Vale and Coonawarra fruit that was bottled...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Gris fermented on skins; it sounds like a dish from Heston Blumenthal but this is a stylish, crunchy, yet generous spring release from Punt Road. If I close my eyes...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Impressive as usual, the 2018 release from Robert Stein continues a fine vein of form for the iconic Mudgee producer. A light yellow with a nose that is geared around...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
Sidewood consistently delivers with a Pinot Gris that retains a floral and feminine side, whilst having texture and mouthfeel that is afforded by time on lees and in barrel. The...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Jacob Stein is producing some exceptional resiling, with the half dry style one that is hard to get right; but is nailed on this occasion. ...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
87
A mix of new season pear and citrus that is both varietal and attractive, the palate balances freshness and fullness of mouth feel with nashi pear having concentration and impact...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
88
A light yellow in the glass with a punchy nose of boysenberry and passionfruit with a capsicum and crushed herb edge. There is good definition of tropical fruits with a...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Coming in at 13% alcohol this is a more expansive example of Clare Valley Riesling than some of it's counterparts but lacks nothing in terms of freshness and vitality. ...