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Red Knot by Shingleback Chardonnay 2016

February 26, 2018by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Sub-labeled “Rich & Mellow.” Just how I’d like to live my life. Exclusive to Woolworth’s stores: Dan Murphy’s, BWS and through Shingleback’s online store. Red Knot by Shingleback, Chardonnay, McLaren […]

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Heartland Wines Spice Trader Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

February 26, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Matured in French and American oak for 12 months and suitable for vegans. Made by Ben Glaetzer. Heartland Wines, Spice Trader, Cabernet Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek, 2014 Garnet coloured with slightly […]

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Heartland Wines Spice Trader Shiraz 2014

February 26, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Langhorne Creek may be seen as unfashionable and it certainly doesn’t have a Cube but it does grow very good grapes that have long gone into many big name wines. Heartland […]

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Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Riesling 2017

February 25, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

U2’s turning point, their 5th album, The Joshua Tree was released in 1987, only 30 years before this vintage. Sourced from Watervale in the Clare Valley. Claymore Wines, Joshua Tree, […]

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Claymore Wines God Is A DJ Riesling 2017

February 25, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A single vineyard release from the Shankly Vineyard in Clare Valley’s Watervale. Winemaker is Marnie Roberts. Now you can pick your option for which song this references, either the version […]

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Claymore Wines Superstition Reserve Riesling 2017

February 24, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Grown on hallowed riesling turf of Watervale, specifically the Shankly Vineyard. Hand picked. Winemaker is Marnie Roberts. No added acids or finings. Contains less than 2gms per litre of residual […]

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Aficionado by Shingleback Rosé 2017

February 24, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

An almost identical blend to the Red Knot which is made for Woolworth’s stores, while this is made for the Coles group. There’s a slight tweak of more pinot and less […]

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Red Knot by Shingleback Rosé 2017

February 24, 2018by vinonotebook 1 Comment

A blend of 65% Pinot Noir 24% Shiraz and 11% Grenache, with the geographical split of 77% McLaren Vale and 23% Adelaide Hills. Carries some bling too, Gold Medals at […]

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Passing Clouds Graeme’s Shiraz Cabernet 2016

February 22, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The vineyard region is classified as Bendigo (Central Victoria), however the small town where this is grown is Axedale, around 25 kms from Bendigo proper. Passing Clouds, Graeme’s, Shiraz, Cabernet, […]

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Yelland & Papps BB Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

February 22, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Always like reading the blackboard labels from Y&P: Informative and educational: that’s how we like our wine! Yelland & Papps, BB, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, 2016 Rich aromas of juice […]

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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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