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Howard Park Great Southern Riesling 2024

April 20, 2025by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Grapes again for this vintage come from Howard Park’s Great Southern vineyards at Mount Barker (Mount Barrow Vineyard) and Porongurup (Gibraltar Rock vineyard). Stainless steel ferment for purity. Nic Bowen […]

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Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022

April 19, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The embossed bottle has gotten much lighter over the years. It absolutely used to resemble a cudgeon. From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & […]

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Smith & Hooper Merlot 2022

April 17, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. No change in RRP from […]

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First Ridge Pinot Grigio 2024

April 14, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From fruit grown at over 500m above sea level in the Mudgee region with cool nights. The First Ridge vineyard was planted in 1998. Well regarded local James Manners is […]

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First Ridge Alira Prosecco 2024

April 13, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

First Ridge present their Alira Prosecco in a screw cap bottle, negating the need for a stopper if you’re not planning on finishing the bottle (with friends). Well regarded local […]

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Kyneton Ridge Skipping Rabbit Pinot Noir 2024

April 1, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Kyneton Ridge are the first Certified Sustainable Vineyard in Macedon Ranges. Owners Angela and Andrew Wood have embraced regenerative viticulture, and through 2024, underwent a rigorous audit process of sustainability […]

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Reschke Bull Trader Pinot Noir 2024

April 1, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Reschke don’t just produce structured red wines from the S-E area of South Australia, here they try and take advantage of the cooler nights in the region. Reschke, Bull Trader, […]

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Taylor Made Pinot Noir 2023

March 31, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A fresh look for the Taylor Made range. This is labelled as being ‘delicately handled.’ Taylors, Taylor Made, Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills 2023 Light cerise with an almost brown edge […]

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Y Series Pinot Noir 2024

March 31, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Y Series now starts to have its own identity away from the ‘Yalumba’ apron stings, with production officially by Hill-Smith Family Estates. The eternal question is asked, can you get […]

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Angullong Crossing Reserve Harriet 2022

March 30, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Angullong from Orange, New South Wales release their flagship red blend of European varieties that have proven themselves in the cooler climes of the region. A blend of 40% Sangiovese, […]

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