Red Wine
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
The wine is sourced from both McLaren Vale and Adelaide hills and include the principle grape varieties of Bordeaux namely Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), Merlot (19%), Petit Verdot, (9%) Cabernet Franc...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
What a name for a wine, the genesis comes from the Osborne family cat that was initially named 'Non Alcoholic Booze', after realising the cat had a penchant for the...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
As is the case with most 2014 wines across South Eastern Australia the yields were down, but the quality of the release is excellent. A savoury and...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Bindi are best known for their strikingly pure and consistent expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that are sourced from the Macedon Ranges, the Pyrette is a Shiraz from Heathcote...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
The Red' is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that represents value and drinkability well beyond it's price tag. The Integrated and opulent nose has spicy...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Shadowfax are on the money when they consider where to produce their Pinot Noir from, choosing two of the most exciting regions in Oz - Geelong and the Macedon...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Barossa does un-oaked well, there is fulness and layered structure that can come from the region which provides a point of different to counterparts adorned with spicy french or exuberant...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
87
I don't profess to be an expert on South African Shiraz, but opened the KWV Paarl Shiraz and was pleasantly surprised given it's age. The wine held a bright red...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
This wine was made in small quantities with only 130 dozen produced, the wine represented the best barrels from what was a superb Yarra Valley vintage. The wine saw the...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
87
A reserve release from Willow Creek that comes complete with wax seal, and an impressive if not oddly shaped bottle. Unfortunately the wine has not aged well, heavy handed oak...