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Longview Macclesfield Syrah 2019

April 11, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The naming gives you the intention for the style. Part of the new “Macclesfield” range with labels that show “ethereal photographs of sculptures from (our) vineyard – hewn from Macclesfield […]

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The Other Wine Co Pinot Gris 2020

April 10, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Other Wine Co is the rockstar Shaw+Smith’s support act, but building a loyal following in their own right. Winemaking is headed up by Matt Large. The Other Wine Co, […]

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Gundog Estate Shiraz 2019

April 10, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Again the parcels of fruit are taken from the exemplary Four Winds vineyard in Murrumbateman and from the Wallaroo vineyard further afield in Hall. Again 100% Shiraz and 12 months […]

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Brand & Sons Baker’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

April 6, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Coonawarra. Cabernet. Synonymous, really.   Brand & Sons, Baker’s Run, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, 2018 Potent and heady: blackberry and choc/mint slice with a sweet red, musky near-Turkish Delight heart. Saltbush brine […]

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Brand & Sons Fire & Ice Shiraz 2018

April 5, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

There’s a misconception that Cabernet Sauvignon is the only red grape in Coonawarra, but one of my favourite wines from the region is a Shiraz. This Shiraz is part of […]

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Winesmiths Riesling 2019

April 5, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

I’m a big fan of Riesling. It’s incredibly undervalued in Australia as it is. And here we have a “premium” 2L Cask from the family owned Yalumba. Masters of the […]

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Winesmiths Pinot Grigio 2020

April 3, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the family owned Yalumba. Vegan Friendly Winesmiths, Pinot Grigio, South Australia, 2020 Fruity and fragrant. Grated ginger, warm, spiced pear, vanilla bean, balsa wood, grated horseradish spice and lemon […]

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Banta Box Pinot Grigio NV

April 3, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the new Banta Box casked wine range from Calabria Family Wines. Packaged in eco friendly materials which results in “13% of the carbon footprint” associated with packaging and […]

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Brand & Sons Last Sunday Drive Cabernet Franc 2018

April 3, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Cabernet Franc is oft used as blending component, but I have a soft spot when bottled as a straight variety.   Brand & Sons, Last Sunday Drive, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, 2018 […]

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Brand & Sons Single Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

March 29, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

 Sam Brand is the latest custodian of the Brand brand after 6 generations. Image is cork, Australian edition is under screwcap.  Brand & Sons, Single Barrel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, 2018 […]

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