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De Bortoli Sparkling Pinot Noir NV

February 26, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A new release from the reliable De Bortoli. Parcels of Yarra Valley Pinot Noir fermented separately across 5 months on fine lees before undergoing secondary fermentation and assembled using a […]

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De Bortoli ESTE Cuvée NV

February 26, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A new release from the team at De Bortoli. Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Meunier. A blend of base wines ranging from 2010 to 2022 with […]

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Wildly Organic Sparkling Cuvée NV

February 25, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable of Certified Organic wines. Vegan friendly (if that’s important to you). Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Wildly, Organic, Sparkling, Cuvée, Chardonnay, South Australia, NV […]

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Paddington Lane No.3 Soft Rosé 2023

February 24, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the team at Fourth Wave Wines comes a new range of 3 Rosés. This is entry 3 and the ‘soft and slightly sweet’ one. Limestone Coast fruit of Merlot […]

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Paddington Lane No.2 Savoury Rosé 2023

February 24, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the team at Fourth Wave Wines comes a new range of 3 Rosés. Here we have the “savoury and textured” entry. Riverland fruit of Sangiovese and Nebbiolo co-fermented. Technically […]

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Paddington Lane No.1 Dry Rosé 2023

February 24, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the team at Fourth Wave Wines comes a new range of 3 Rosés. Here we have the “Crisp and Refreshing” entry. Made with Grenache and Cinsault (2 of the […]

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Rogers and Rufus Rosé 2023

February 23, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Vineyards stable. “Un-Australian” in style and 100% Barossa Valley Grenache. Fermentation and 6 months maturation in old Hungarian and French oak hogsheads for depth and […]

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Gundog Estate Smoking Barrel Shiraz 2022

February 22, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Yet again a blend of Freeman’s Hilltops vineyard and the Will’s Hill vineyard in Pokolbin (Hunter). Essentially a barrel blend designed to be upfront approachable red. Gundog Estate, Smoking Barrel, […]

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Gundog Estate Shiraz 2022

February 21, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The first release of this label since 2019. Taken from mature Canberra region vineyards of Wallaroo in Hall and Long Rail Gully in Murrumbateman. 14 months maturation in French oak […]

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No Evil Organic Rosé 2023

February 19, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the team at Fourth Wave Wines and made by the talented Aaron Mercer. No idea on the actual grape varieties used, but the fruit sourced from the Central Ranges […]

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