Yalumba Barossa Bush Vine Grenache 2021
Part of the “Samuel’s Collection” from the consistent Yalumba. Winemaker is Alexey Alon Dumbuay. Vegan friendly. Yalumba, Bush Vine, Grenache, Barossa, 2021 Raspberry and brown spices, rose hip, soft nut […]
Author Archives: vinonotebook
Preece by Mitchelton Nouveau Blend 2023
Mitchelton are in the central Victorian region of Nagambie Lakes, however they have some vines in the Yarra where this fruit comes from. The blend is Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. […]
Briar Ridge Limited Release Albariño 2023
Foot trod then into tank. Settled cool in stainless steel and juice racked off to ferment (wild). Transferred to a combination of stainless steel and an old French oak barrique […]
Briar Ridge Limited Release Fiano 2023
A limited release from Briar Ridge and showcasing that the Hunter can do ‘alternative’ varieties well. Handpicked, left on skins for 4 hours before being pressed to old oak. Wild […]
Briar Ridge Briar Hill Chardonnay 2022
Hunter Chardonnay is very good when it’s good. Fruit is hand picked. Whole Bunch pressed then into French oak casks (100% new) for 15 months. Unsulphured until bottling, and bottled […]
Briar Ridge Black Cluster Semillon 2023
So named from the Black Cluster vineyard, which took its moniker from the 1835 diary entry of winemaking pioneer George Wyndham in his first vintage: “Began my vintage. Filled the […]
Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon 2022
The white wine release of the serious labels from this famous Hunter Valley vineyard. Part of a greater stable that includes Pepper Tree with ownership by the Davis family. Winemaker […]
Serafino Reserve Grenache 2022
The 2021 took out the Grenache trophy at the 2022 McLaren Vale Wine show and the Top Gold at the James Halliday Grenache Challenge, both very impressive results, and now […]
Mumm Central Otago Blanc de Noirs NV
Launched in Australia last month and part of Champagne House G.H. Mumm’s “Terroir Collection.” Made from 100% Pinot Noir. Put together by local Central Otago Pernod Ricard winemaker Jamie Marfell. […]
Yalumba The Tri-Centenary Grenache 2021
Sourced from the Ancestor vines (planted 1889) in the Yalumba Tri-Centenary block. The move to screwcap is welcomed (though the orange wax was funky). Winemaker is Kevin Glastonbury, who may […]
vinonotebook 