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Berton Vineyards Limited Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

August 5, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A little while ago, Berton released a trio of Limited Shiraz, which were excellent value for the dollars. Here, we’re almost seeing a “Flagship” release of a Barossa Valley Limited […]

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Berton Vineyards Reserve Barossa Shiraz 2018

August 5, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A blend of Eden and Barossa Valleys (Rowland Flat & Ebenezer) from the very good Barossa vintage. Berton Vineyards, Reserve, Shiraz, Barossa, 2018 Warm cake spice, milky chocolate, plum, crushed […]

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McPherson Wine Company MWC Shiraz Mourvedre 2018

August 4, 2020by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Winemaker Jo Nash has been at McPherson Wines (based in Nagambie, central Victoria) since 2012 and responsible for creating successes for some of the bigger Australian supermarkets’ (including Aldi) home […]

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Purple Hands Wines Shiraz 2018

August 3, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Purple Hands is a partnership with Craig Stansborough and Mark Slade. The fruit for this one sourced from the Stansborough Vineyard, Williamstown at the bottom end of the Barossa. The […]

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Yalumba Eden Valley Roussanne 2019

August 2, 2020by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Sourced from three Eden Valley vineyards. Wild ferment. Vegan friendly. Yalumba, Roussanne, Eden Valley, 2019 Exotic: daisy flowers, vegetable oil, citrus flesh, peppery rocket/arugula. There’s a distinct meaty/briny “chicken chip” […]

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Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2018

August 2, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Yalumba have several in their Viognier range, and this one sits high. Wild ferment. Vegan friendly. Yalumba, Eden Valley, Viognier, South Australia, 2018 Plenty of varietal apricot with blossoms of […]

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Dirt Candy Wine The Outsider Fiano 2020

August 1, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Help me if you can, it’s just that this…. is not the way I’m wired.* While Dirt Candy Wine is born in the Hunter Valley, here they’ve reached over the […]

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Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling Museum Release 2014

August 1, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made from the single vineyard that is Pewsey Vale and is part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards. The Contours block of the vineyard received organic status in 2013. Wild […]

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Taltarni Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

July 30, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made from fruit sourced from the original 1960’s plantings, this label was previously “Old Block.” Taltarni, Old Vine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pyrenees, 2017 Showing leaner vintage derive elements the oak appears […]

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Taltarni Old Vine Shiraz 2018

July 29, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made from the original 1960’s plantings of vines at Taltarni, spends 18 months maturing in French oak. Taltarni, Old Vine, Shiraz, Pyrenees, 2018     Spicy and focused: blackberry, plum, […]

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