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Maretti Chianti 2018

March 11, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From fruit grown in the Chianti Rufina and satisfying the rules for DOCG classification. Winemaker is Danilo Drocco. Maretti, Sangiovese, Chianti, 2018 Black olive, bittersweet black cherry fruit with herbal […]

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Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

March 9, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Cigar; thus named to describe the unique cigar-shaped strip of rich red terra rossa soil of the Coonawarra. The 2016 has just started floating about, but the 2015 will […]

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Pewsey Vale Prima 23GR Riesling 2019

March 8, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

As the name suggests this retains 23 grams per litre of residual sugar once the fermentation has finished. Grape sugars can do amazing things to round out and add flavours […]

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Azahara Sparkling Rosé NV

March 5, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the team at ever reliable Deakin Estate, located in Victoria’s north-west. Azahara, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sparkling, Murray Darling, NV Spritzy aromas of musk sticks, fresh cut watermelon, red […]

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La Maschera Rosé of Granaxia 2019

March 5, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Rosato style of wine. Plenty of Barossa Grenache with a healthy splash of Sangiovese (10%) as a nod to the Italian origins. 50% of the juice was matured in old […]

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Huntington Estate Basket Dried Shiraz 2016

March 4, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This wine produced in an “Amarone” style: the fruit is basket dried fro nearly 3 weeks (to remove water and help concentrate sugars) prior to crushing, 8 days on skins […]

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Huntington Estate Tim Stevens Signature Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

March 2, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A sibling for the straight Signature Shiraz. Shiraz matured in American oak (60% new) while the Cabernet was matured in French and American: A third new, a third 1 year […]

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Pewsey Vale Riesling 2019

March 1, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Pewsey Vale vineyard was planted in 1847 and is part of the Hill Sith Family Vineyards. The wine bears chief winemaker Louisa Rose’s signature on the rear label, just […]

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Hardy’s HRB D679 Riesling 2018

March 1, 2020by vinonotebook 1 Comment

HRB stands for Heritage Reserve Bin and Hardy’s have a history of blending by taking the best grapes from the best regions and creating exceptional wines. This sees fruit from […]

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Fedele Organic Catarratto Pinot Grigio 2018

February 29, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

60% Catarratto and 40% Pinot Grigio and labelled Terre Siciliane I.G.P. Certified Organic (Italian Certification). Australia doesn’t get to see much Catarratto, so this blend offers a familiar yet different […]

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