Renzaglia Riesling 2024
Fruit sourced from Gerald Naef at the Patina vineyard near Orange, New South Wales. The fruit was pressed off and into amphora for fermentation and 15 months maturation prior to […]
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Patina Wines Sticky Tea Riesling 2018
A unique style here, winemaker Gerald Naef calls it “sticky/aperitif style with a bit of an iced tea slant.” Patina Wines, Sticky Tea, Riesling, Orange, 2018 There’s visible viscosity swirling […]
Patina Pinot Noir 2018
Patina Wines sits on the outskirts of the high elevation town of Orange in Central West of New South Wales. One would think that the high elevation and cool climate […]
Patina Chardonnay 2019
Only a few dollars cheaper than the Reserve. Made in the high altitude region of Orange NSW. Patina, Chardonnay, Orange, 2019 Initial overt oak that blows off to show peach […]
Patina Reserve Chardonnay 2018
Gerald Naef’s Patina Wines sits on the outskirts of the high elevation town of Orange in Central West of New South Wales. The elevation and long ripening hours provide excellent […]
Patina Jezza Red Blend 2016
This red blend comprises Merlot (75%), Cabernet Franc (17%), Cabernet Sauvignon (7%) and Pete Verdot (1%). A nickname bestowed upon winemaker Gerald Naef, while I know plenty of Jezzas, so […]
Patina Reserve Chardonnay 2015
The last time I saw a Patina Reserve Chardonnay was 4 years ago, and that was the 2008 . This release matured in 11 months in new and one year old […]
Patina Chardonnay 2015
I’ve always liked the Patina packaging. I’m going to simply reiterate what I wrote fours ago about it: “The label is incredibly striking, one of my personal favourites. An artistic […]
Patina Wines Scandalous Riesling 2016
Gerald Naef, winemaker reckons when he “first released this style…it was somewhat of a scandal.” This si reference to retaining a decent amount of residual sugar, just at the time […]
Patina Wines Riesling 2016
Gerald Naef, winemaker most certainly takes his riesling cues from European styles, notably a little bit of Alsace. Patina Wines, Riesling, Orange, 2016 Retaining 7 grams per litre of residual […]
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