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Hollick Wines The Gondolier Barbera 2024

September 17, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Barbera isn’t quite the red grape you think of from a Coonawarra mainstay, but why not push the boat out (Gondolier, get it?). Hollick Wines, The Gondolier, Barbera, Coonawarra, 2024 […]

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Yalumba Vat-11 Grenache 2024

September 16, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

2nd release of this wine and boom: Gets the Trophy for Best Grenache in the 2025 Royal Queensland Awards. Dry grown fruit sourced from the 58 year old vineyard Barossa […]

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Coeur des Sages Beaujolais Villages 2023

September 15, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Imported into Australia by Mezzanine Fine Wines and found in good retail stores. Coeur des Sages, Beaujolais Villages, Gamay, Beaujolais, 2023 Medium vibrant ruby. Campfire ash, lipstick, cranberry, leather couch, […]

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Coeur des Sages Mâcon Villages 2023

September 15, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the very most southern tip of Burgundy in the Mâconnais sub-region around the town of Mâcon. Imported into Australia by Mezzanine and to be found in good retail stores. […]

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Rameau d’Or Rosé 2024

September 14, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Brought into Australia through the Joval group. Most likely put together from Provence grapes such as Syrah (Shiraz), Grenache and Cinsault. Perfectly timed for sunny day enjoyment. Rameau d’Or, Rosé, […]

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Bethany Blue Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

September 10, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Lovely packaging. Alex MacClelland is the winemaker. 18 months maturation in French oak (around 45% […]

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Bethany First Village Grenache 2023

September 10, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Alex MacClelland is the winemaker. This sees up to 50% whole bunches in the blending […]

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Tahbilk Shiraz 2022

September 7, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

I can’t reiterate enough how good the value is of these wines. The label below shows 2017, but nought else has changed. Tahbilk, Shiraz, Nagambie Lakes, 2022 Cherry kirsch with […]

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Auld Family Wines East Hill Block Shiraz 2023

September 7, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sam and Jock Auld are the 6th generation of a family who have been intertwined in the Australian wine fabric since the mid 1800’s. The East Hill Bock is one […]

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Bethany First Village Shiraz 2023

September 6, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Alex MacClelland is the winemaker. Bethany, First Village, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2023 Medium garnet to […]

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