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Gartelmann Lisa Chardonnay 2017

March 9, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A newly labelled flagship Orange region white from Gartelmann, named after founder Jorg’s aunt. Gold medal winner at the Orange Wine Show 2018. 10 months fermentation with lees stirred monthly. […]

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Singlefile Riversdale Vineyard Shiraz 2017

March 9, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Singlefile Wines. Frankland River. Great Southern. Single Vineyard. Singlefile, Riversdale Vineyard, Shiraz, Frankland River, 2017 A return to form, as per the 2015. Deep black/blue plum, woody and exotic spice. […]

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Nick Spencer Wines Tempranillo 2018

March 8, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Gundagai….Rioja….Same same but different Nick Spencer Wines, Tempranillo, Gundagai, 2018   Crunchy cranberry and lipstick bright youthful sweetness. Darker berries (black and mul) sit beneath providing a plump derriere, overarching […]

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Nick Spencer Wines Chardonnay 2018

March 7, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The big fella….the big guy….the big….errr…you get it. Nick threw most of the winemaking book at this, and it still came out on top. Nick Spencer Wines, Chardonnay, Tumbarumba, 2018 […]

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Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

March 7, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

“A jester unemployed is nobody’s fool!” ― Danny Kaye, The Court Jester No such trouble here, Danny. 100% used French oak for 18 months. Mitolo, Jester, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, 2016   […]

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Nick Spencer Wines Grüner Veltliner 2018

March 6, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Nick was worried about this wine. Whilst maturing after fermentation, he thought he’d made another riesling or pinot gris, such was the acid and lightness of being. After around 8 […]

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Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2016

March 6, 2019by vinonotebook 1 Comment

100% used French oak for 18 months. Made for opulent youthful enjoyment. Wear your mask. Be someone else. Be the princess or be the Jester. Mitolo, Jester, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, […]

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Huntington Estate Tim Stevens Signature Shiraz 2016

February 27, 2019by vinonotebook 1 Comment

A new flagship release for Huntington Wines, with the eponymous Tim Stevens Signature, named after current custodian and winemaker. Matured for 18 months in American oak (60% new). Huntington Estate, […]

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Huntington Estate Special Reserve Shiraz 2015

February 27, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Fruit from fifty year old vines, fermented on skins for 11 days and 20 months maturation in American oak (25% new). Huntington Estate, Special Reserve, Shiraz, Mudgee, 2015 A highly […]

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Huntington Estate Shiraz 2014

February 26, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Coming into 5 years old and starting to hit its straps. Note: Bottle image is of 2013, but nothing has changed save the vintage year. Huntington Estate, Shiraz, Mudgee, 2014 […]

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