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Stefano de Pieri Mia Vita Pale Rosé 2017

January 6, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made for the “celebrity” restaurateur/chef/cook/television personality Stefano de Pieri by Woolworth’s liquor arm. Label states it is made from predominantly Sangiovese, so it’s No region listed so I can only […]

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Longview Nebbiolo Rosato 2017

January 5, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Gold for pink! 2 trophies for best rosé:  2017 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards and the the 2017 National Wine Show of Australia! Completes the triumvirate of Nebbiolo from the Saturno […]

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Montalto Main Ridge Block Pinot Noir 2015

January 3, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made from clone D5V12. If clone technicals are your thing. Montalto Main Ridge Block, Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, 2015 A beautiful ruby colour. Damp plum and cherry, Christmas cake/ brown […]

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Heartland Wines Directors’ Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

December 29, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Heartland Wines have 3 named owners: Grant Tilbrook, Scott Collett and Ben Glaetzer who is also winemaker, so I can only assume they’ve been generous enough to put into bottle […]

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Heartland Wines Spice Trader Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

December 28, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Heartland Wines is the culmination of 3 wine dudes’ dreams, including winemaker Ben Glaetzer. This blend Shiraz 52% and Cabernet Sauvignon 48%, matured in French and American oak. Heartland Wines, […]

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Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Chardonnay 2016

December 28, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

It might be the worst line in the Australian national anthem, but the Girt By Sea wines are by far from the worst in the Voyager Estate line up. Voyager […]

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Shaw and Smith Pinot Noir 2016

December 28, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sees a combination of de-stemmed berry and whole bunch fermentation, then spent fifteen days on skins. 2016 was a “warm and fast vintage” before late January rains cooled the region. […]

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Seppeltsfield Para Tawny 1988

December 27, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

An icon of the wine world and perfect for a slightly cool Hobart Christmas day evening around the fire with friends and family. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre the usual suspects […]

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Gerard Bertrand Côte des Roses 2016

December 27, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This rosé is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. The bottle very pleasing in design to resemble the petals of a deep rose. Exclusive to Woolworth’s liquor shops. Gerard […]

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Tahbilk Marsanne 2017

December 26, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Tahbilk Marsanne needs no introduction in the realm of value and quality. Tahbilk, Marsanne, Nagambie Lakes, 2017 Soft honeysuckle, sour grass, a little tropical guava and lemon/lime citrus. Sees a […]

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