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Rymill The Yearling Sauvignon Blanc 2017

November 26, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The entry level range for Rymill.  Winemaker is Sandrine Gimon. Rymill, The Yearling, Sauvignon Blanc, Coonawarra, 2017 Right into the tropical fruit spectrum with passionfruit cream and lime splice fragrances, […]

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Katnook Founder’s Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

November 26, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This ever reliable value number picked up a silver medal at the recent International Wine and Spirits competition in London. Katnook Estate, Founder’s Block, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, 2015 Lovely garnet […]

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Brokenwood Shiraz 2015

November 26, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This is the younger brother of the Graveyard, made using fruit from the young vines and some declassified fruit from the 1968 vines. Brokenwood, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, 2015 Classy oak […]

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De Bortoli Windy Peak Shiraz 2016

November 25, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

I’ve just come back from an overseas holiday in Europe where all the autumnal colours are fading, just like the label…. De Bortoli, Windy Peak Shiraz, Heathcote, 2016 Announces itself […]

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Azahara Sparkling NV

November 25, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Silly season is upon us. From the team that bring you Deakin Estate. Azahara, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sparkling, Murray Darling, NV Charmat Method. 89% chardonnay and 11% pinot noir. Smoky, […]

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Riddoch Coonawarra Reserve Cabernet 2015

November 23, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A step up in price and packaging from the siblings in the range with a Stelvin Luxe cap. 20 months French oak maturation. Wine maker is Neil Doddridge. Riddoch Coonawarra, […]

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Riddoch Coonawarra Cabernet 2015

November 23, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

An exclusive for Woolworth’s stores, specifically BWS. Winemaker is Neil Doddridge. Riddoch Coonawarra, Cabernet, Coonawarra, 2015 Creamy aromas of blackberry jam, chocolate, plum cake, boysenberry ice cream, smoky pencils and […]

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Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Gris 2017

November 23, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

There’s a little movement in Australia to ensure that Pinot Gris can actually be a wine people want to drink and makers want to make. There’s a few makers such […]

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Mitchell Harris Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2016

November 23, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This is way to give some oomph to your Sauvignon Blanc:  wild yeast fermentation and then partial malolactic fermentation in French oak hogsheads while resting on full solids and then […]

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Tahbilk Viognier 2017

November 22, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Poor old viognier. I’m not sure Australia still knows how to spell it/say it properly. Never truly embraced by the white wine public as a SB alternative, and still only […]

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