Patrick Of Coonawarra

Leconfield

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

A lovely full wine. Chocolate rounded flavours. Just the tiniest hint of powder. Blueberry sort of touches. Goes really well with Chocolate! — 4 years ago

Patrick Piuze

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2012

Cool how 8 years takes a good Chablis and makes it something else altogether (and for me profound). Sharp edges and tangy citrus have faded in favour of musky citrus and tropical fruit, an almost smoky resin and a long finish loaded with minerals. ❤️ — 5 years ago

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Rymill

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Adam B
9.5

One of my favourites so far. — 5 years ago

Patrick Piuze

Les Minots Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

Clean, clear and bracingly mineral with lovely lemon citrus, Apple, smoky Flint and a hint of spicy lemongrass. Time in bottle has taken the razor edge off the acidity so the wine today is beautifully balanced — 6 years ago

Domaine Patrick Javillier

Cuvée des Forgets Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2015

Ken Z
9.1

Drank 7/3/18. Excellent pairing with shrimp in a butter and garlic sauce.

Nose of apple and pears, backed by some earthy elements. On the palate a medium to full mouthfeel yields flavors of green apple and pear backed by some subtle minerality and lemon curd. The flavors last on the finish for around 45 seconds. Very nice. If there is such thing as value in Burgundy, this is it. Enjoyed this more than the last time I drank it, though both were good experiences.

2/22/8/5/4 + 50 = 91 pts
— 7 years ago

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Patrick Brunet

Domaine de Robert Cuvée Tradition Fleurie Gamay 2015

Young, but tasty. Much more full bodied than 2014. Blackberry with a touch of earth. Tannic with a tart acidity. Almost more cranberry on the finish. Think it needs more time, but good. A Gamay that can last!? — 8 years ago

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Majella

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Gorgeous Coonawarra, rich and luscious with slight hint of spice and nice tannin structure followed by decent dark fruits. — 8 years ago

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Patrick Jasmin

La Chevaliere 2016

An under 20$ northern Syrah ( actually 99% Syrah/1% viognier). Bright and absolutely charming with some of that meaty teeth you would expect from Northern Rhone Syrah. — 5 years ago

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate

The Siding Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Nice flavor with a bit of tannins for the finish. A good well balanced wine. — 5 years ago

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Coonawara Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Crimson with a Tawny rim showing its age. Mellow and resolved - round and soft at 17 years of age. Black Olive tapenade and chocolatey notes. Leading Australian Wine Scribe, James Halliday, describes Wynns Black Label Cabernet as “the most important Cabernet in Australia with a magnificent history “. The first vintage was 1954 and in a few months time when the 2018 is released it will be the 63rd. Amazing QPR - the current 2017 can be purchased for $31.90 AUD. The wine is matured in new (never more than 20%) and old French and American oak for between 12 and 18 months depending on vintage. — 5 years ago

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Patrick Piuze

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2012

Classic Chablis with Lots of lemon citrus, mineral & racy acids. Quickly drained!! — 6 years ago

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Domaine Patrick Javillier

Les Tillets Meursault Chardonnay

Tasted in 2016: Medium pale straw color. Pronounced ripe apple notes combined with honeyed melons, calcareous clay, and hints of vanilla. Divine finish that lingers. — 7 years ago

Petaluma

Coonawarra Cabernet-Merlot Blend 2008

Notes of dusty mulberries and blackberries - also olive. A beautiful balancing act of 60%Cabernet Sauvignon and 31%Merlot and 9% Shiraz. Very different to the 1996 Moss Wood had recently because of the Merlot in the blend. Good density and concentration. A class act. — 8 years ago

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Patrick Piuze

Terroir Découverte Chablis Chardonnay 2014

Nose is linear and soft. Lime, beer foam, chalk, apple blossom. Palate is juicy, broad, mouth-filling with loads of golden apple, lime, rocks, and underripe melon. Zippy. — 8 years ago

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Balnaves of Coonawarra

The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

As per previous notes. Dense crimson in colour. Cedar, blackberry and geranium. To borrow HH’s phrase “effortless style”. Demonstrates why Coonawarra’s red dirt is marvellous for Cabernet. 96% Cabernet 4% Petit Verdot. The Tally is the top Cuvée from Balnaves. Rich, medium to full bodied. — 5 years ago

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Domaine Patrick Baudouin

Effusion Anjou Chenin Blanc

Mineral, oysters and pear on the nose. This smells like a coastal vacation to me. Medium bodied with a touch of effervescence- on the pallet, a honeyed, refined funkiness full of tart acidity and salty flavors- dry finish with the unmistakeable taste of olives. Absolutely fantastic. Drink if you love martinis
— 5 years ago

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Black Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

The Annual Wynnsday releases with winemaker Sue Hodder. This is the 62nd vintage of the Black Label - quite a heritage. This is a more elegant style from the cooler 2017 vintage following the warm 2016. There are black currant Cabernet aromas with Coonawarra mint in abundance. Sue says she likes to drink Black Label at around 8 to 12 years of age. I have had much older examples in pristine condition though. — 6 years ago

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Majella

The Malleea Cabernet-Shiraz Blend 2010

Could possibly be my favourite wine of all time. Glad there are a few more in the cellar! Minty, dark fruit and Coonawarra all over this thing. Dang! — 7 years ago

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Patrick Sullivan

Fruit of The Sky Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Juicy red berries, eucalyptus, intense floral notes. Super funky, but yet so balanced. Playful. Like butterfies in your belly, it’s like a crazy romance. One of the best I drank in 2017! — 7 years ago

Patrick Piuze

Côte de Bouqueyreaux Bougros Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2014

Very pretty and consistent with the house style. I will say that I did not find it particularly Grand Cru. Never developed much length or complexity, though I can at least say it didn't feel manipulated and was a pure expression of Chablis. But 2014, I hoped for more? — 8 years ago

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