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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Wrattonbully Shiraz 2013

Posted: May 1, 2019

Lovely ageing complexity of varietal fruit and oak on the nose with a rich warm palate that has layers of fruit, oak and tannins.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: May 1, 2019

A dark, complex and layered cabernet that’s maturing beautifully with rich fruit cake varietal fruit characters, good use of chocolaty oak and beautifully integrated tannins.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Joanna Wrattonbully Shiraz 2013

Posted: May 1, 2019

A full bodied maturing shiraz with a focus of plums, olives, sweetness and tarry notes.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Home Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: May 1, 2019

An elegantly structured wine that is offering great drinking now or over the next 10 years! Shows great concentration of dark berry characters with layers of powdery tannins.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: March 7, 2019

Nose is a pleasant mix of dark chocolate, berries and violets which is echoed on the vibrant palate.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Wrattonbully Shiraz 2013

Posted: March 7, 2019

Lovely mix of black fruits and perfumed oak aromas with a firm, lean and clean blue fruits palate. “One for the cellar,” said one judge. 5+

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Wrattonbully Riesling 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

A hint of lime cordial on the nose with nuances of ripe apples and a tight confectionery palate with nice minerally notes. 5+

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Patrick of Coonawarra Joanna Wrattonbully Shiraz 2013

Posted: March 7, 2019

Great crimson colour with pretty lifted oak and blueberry fragrances and excellent vibrancy of sweet fruit flavours with lovely tannins.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Coonawarra Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nose has lovely lift of ripe apples and brioche with a full soft appley palate and nice phenolics.

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Patrick of Coonawarra P Series Limestone Coast Shiraz Cabernet 2013

Posted: October 4, 2018

Smells of Cherry Ripe with a violet-like lift and has very rich ripe mulberry fruit flavours with softening tannins and zingy acidity.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Limited Release Home Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Posted: October 4, 2018

Savoury leathery nose with a cassis lift and a dark brooding palate with excellent balance between age and freshness.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Riesling 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Complex floral/mineral aromatics developing nice secondary characters. Soft and generous palate with upfront varietal flavours. 3-5

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: October 4, 2018

A very fine plush wine with a spicy berry bouquet showing a touch of milk chocolate. The velvety smooth palate has lovely varietal fruit freshness and sweetness.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Grande Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Posted: October 4, 2018

Excellent persistence and intensity of red berry and dark plum fruit characters here with lots of chocolaty oak and underscored by a good crisp acid backbone.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Coonawarra Aged Riesling 2012

Posted: October 4, 2018

A gorgeous rich aged wine with a heady toasty/buttery. marmalade-like bouquet and a lively and vibrant palate still showing fresh lemons with toasty age and kero undertones.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Joanna Wrattonbully Shiraz 2012

Posted: October 4, 2018

Rich mocha oak bouquet laced with plums and violets. Soft and velvety in the mouth with a seamless and stylish complexity of berries, spices, oak and acid.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Home Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: October 4, 2018

A very nicely ageing cabernet that has leathery/earthy aromas with a touch of tar and attractive leafy cassis flavours.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Home Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: July 4, 2018

Somewhat closed nose and a lean and tannic palate with hints of sweet fruit.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Grande Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Posted: July 4, 2018

Offering excellent drinking right now. Still has sweet fruit, drying tannins and bottle age adding some attractive complexity.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Grande Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Posted: January 12, 2018

A mature cabernet; well balanced for a 7-year-old. Leathery, cedary aromas and still showing sweet fruit on the silky smooth palate.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Fume Blanc 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Light malty nutty fragrances with light oak on the palate underscored by varietal fruit.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Aged Coonawarra Riesling 2012

Posted: January 12, 2018

Complex toasty and well developed with slightly oily texture, high alcohol and marmalade like fruit characters.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Aged Wrattonbully Coonawarra Riesling 2008

Posted: January 12, 2018

Seriously aged toasty roasted aromas on the unctuous nose. Flavoursome palate. “Maybe a touch sweet but what a curio!”, said one judge.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Aged Coonawarra Riesling 2012

Posted: January 12, 2018

Beautifully aged aromas with hints of marmalade-like characters. Great depth of classic riesling flavours on the sublimely delicious palate. “A beauty!”

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Patrick of Coonawarra Aged Coonawarra Riesling 2011

Posted: January 12, 2018

A wine at its peak with secondary aromas and wonderful power and balance to the palate with mouthfilling flavours showing quince-like overtones.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Wrattonbully Coonawarra Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Well balanced wine with very good varietal fruit and a nice candied edge with a drying finish.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Fume Blanc 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Long, lingering and elegant wine with a mix of tropical and citrus fruit characters, slight oily texture and lots of acidity.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Fume Blanc 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Lovely toasty oaky aromas and good flavour profile with a crisp line of acid. “Looks good for a 2015 vintage”, noted one judge.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Wrattonbully Shiraz 2012

Posted: September 6, 2017

Easy drinking style. A bit minty on the mocha nose with spicy/chocolaty complexity to the silky smooth palate.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Joanna Wrattonbully Shiraz 2012

Posted: September 6, 2017

Fragrant oak dominates the nose and palate with delicate fruit hidden underneath. 5+

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Patrick of Coonawarra Joanna Wrattonbully Shiraz 2012

Posted: June 30, 2017

Delicious combination of raspberry fruit, some spices, slight tarry notes and toasty nutty aged characters.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Joanna Wrattonbully Shiraz 2012

Posted: June 30, 2017

Delicious combination of raspberry fruit, some spices, slight tarry notes and toasty nutty aged characters.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Limited Cellar Release Home Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Posted: June 30, 2017

Leafy and leathery on the nose and a zippy leafy varietal palate. Lovely food wine.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Grande Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Posted: June 30, 2017

Dry floral fragrances; a complexity of truffles, cigar box and some red fruits. Lovely palate, still has some primary fruit with a third tier of flavours.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Grande Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Posted: June 30, 2017

A toffee/caramel bouquet with subtle fruit pushing through. Palate still has some cassis and leafy flavours with a rich tannic structure.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Grande Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Posted: June 30, 2017

Very intense and very cabernet. Lovely oak sits on top of leafy, violet and cassis fruit characters. Has umami and soy elements. 5+

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Patrick of Coonawarra Aged Riesling Wrattonbully Riesling 2010

Posted: June 15, 2017

Buttery toasty development on the nose with lovely lemon curd notes and a citrussy palate with toasty kero characters. A classic aged riesling ready for drinking now.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: June 15, 2017

Good varietal fruit characters with well handled oak, a touch of pepper and upfront tannins. 5+

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Patrick of Coonawarra Grande Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Posted: June 15, 2017

Lovely aged cabernet loaded with rich fruit cake and chocolate-like elements. The tannins are softening but still holding together. 3-5

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Grown Riesling 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

A great wine with a fine aromatic nose; smells of limes and lemons with perfumed notes. Palate is flavoursome and bright with great persistence of lime/citrus characters. Lovely freshness.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Grown Shiraz 2010

Posted: June 9, 2017

An excellent style of shiraz ageing well but still showing fruit freshness.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Botrytis Riesling 2010

Posted: June 9, 2017

A luscious botrytis bouquet and intense, thick and mellowing quince and marmalade-like flavours with nice level of drying tannins.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 26, 2017

A charry nose, soft and silky in the mouth with botanical notes and beautiful mouthfeel.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

A well made wine centred around citrus-like characters with underlying tropical notes and crunchy crisp acid.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Wrattonbully Coonawarra Riesling 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

A lean, restrained, old school style of riesling where lemon is king!

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Patrick of Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Wrattonbully Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

An elegant style with bright citrus elements, hints of tropical fruit and great texture.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Coonawarra Wrattonbully Cabernet Merlot 2013

Posted: April 5, 2017

Earthy barnyardy aromas with an elegant well integrated palate; nice savouriness.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: April 5, 2017

Concentrated mintiness to the nose. Juicy primary fruit on an oak dominated palate with a good tannin profile in support.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Wrattonbully & Coonawarra Riesling 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

A classic varietal nose that is already showing signs of development, yet still fresh. Good array of flavours and showing promise.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Home Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: April 4, 2017

“Has the potential to be a real classic – time will tell!” Quite an austere varietal nose. Nice integration of fruit/toasty oak flavours.

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