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Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

April 26, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the greater Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region in famed Margaret River. Winemaker is Heather Fraser, with her signature proudly displayed on the […]

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Running With Bulls Grenache 2023

April 26, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Running With Bulls are the Hill-Smith Family Estate’s Iberian fun and tasty range. Slight tweak to the labelling (previously ‘Garnacha’: Espanola for Grenache). Made by young(ish) gun Sam Wigan. Wild […]

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mesh Classic Release Riesling 2017

April 25, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

mesh is a product of two giants of Riesling (Jeffrey Grosset and Robert Hill-Smith) but is released from the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. Made by living legend Louisa Rose. mesh, […]

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Howard Park Museum Release Riesling 2014

April 20, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

An extra special Museum Release at a decade old. Janice McDonald would have overseen the winemaking  back in 2014. The labels for the museum release commemorate the inaugural 1986 Riesling […]

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Howard Park Museum Release Riesling 2019

April 20, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The 2019 vintage Museum Release (for almost the same price as the current release. Madness) with fruit from the Mount Barrow vineyard in the Mount Barker area of Great Southern. […]

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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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Unknown's avatarHalf decent palate. Wine writer for Regional Media's "Weekend Magazine;" AWRI AWAC #47 Graduate and WSET Advanced Level 3 w/ Distinction.

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