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Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay 2025

May 18, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The original Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay planted in 1979 in the Piccadilly Valley as one of the first in the region. French oak barrique (1/3 new) fermentation before barrel ageing until […]

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Golding Wines Estate Gamay 2024

May 17, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Entry level Gamay from Golding in the Adelaide Hills. Winemaker is Tash Mooney. Golding Wines, Estate, Gamay, Adelaide Hills, 2024 Deeply coloured. Forest floor, dark berries, graphite, fruit conserve, coffee […]

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Margaret River 2023 Chardonnay – An Exploration

May 17, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Wine writing and reviewing can be a collegiate exercise, but unfortunately there’s not that many of us here in Hobart, so when Cassandra Charlick moved to town, I was quite […]

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Y Series Lighter Pinot Grigio 2025

May 17, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Lighter wines for the best selling Y Series range (now standalone Y Series, and not Yalumba branded any more, but retains the same quality winemaking). Winemaker is […]

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Y Series Pinot Grigio 2025

May 15, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Simply now known as ‘Y Series,’ but offers the same fantastic value.  Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Y Series, Pinot Grigio, South Australia, 2025 Ripe and rich: rosewater hints under honeysuckle, […]

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De Bortoli Pepper and Spice Shiraz 2024

May 14, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

De Bortoli put their heart on their sleeve. Winemaker is Robert Delgado De Bortoli,Pepper and Spice, Shiraz, Rutherglen, 2024 Deep garnet colour. Black and peppercorns, clove studs, prosciutto, fleshy plum, […]

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De Bortoli LOVE Moscato 2025

May 14, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made from Muscat Gordo Blanco and a little White Frontignac. Cool ferment in stainless steel for freshness. Attractively packaged. Winemaker is John Coughlan. De Bortoli, LOVE, Moscato, Riverina, 2025 Pale […]

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Howard Park Flint Rock Shiraz 2024

May 13, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Howard Park head to the Great Southern region of WA for this fragrant and ‘Syrah’ styled label. 15% Whole bunches in the ferment and up to 15 months maturation in […]

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Howard Park Arbor Novae Syrah 2024

May 10, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The name Arbor Novae means “new trees” in Latin, and expresses Howard Park’s ongoing connection with the trees that support the ecosystem of their own vineyards and then extend out […]

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Howard Park Arbor Novae Fiano 2025

May 10, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The name Arbor Novae means “new trees” in Latin, and expresses Howard Park’s ongoing connection with the trees that support the ecosystem of their own vineyards and then extend out […]

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