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Sandalford Margaret River Chardonnay 2018

August 30, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the historic Sandalford’s Margaret River plantings. Senior winemaker is Hope Metcalf. Sandalford, Chardonnay, Margaret River, 2018 Light fig and grapefruit, preserved lemon and yellow stonefruit with nutty tones over […]

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‘TASH’ by Natasha Mooney Chardonnay 2018

August 30, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made exclusively for Cellarmasters by talented Natasha ‘Tash’ Mooney. ‘TASH’ by Natasha Mooney, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2018 Fruit forward: Showing fig, ripe stonefruit, grapefruit skin citrus, rockmelon rind and subtle […]

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d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2018

August 25, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

d’Arenberg reach to the cooler climes of the Adelaide Hills alongside their McLaren Vale fruit. 7 months French and American oak. d’Arenberg, The Olive Grove, Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, […]

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Pizzini Forza di Ferro Sangiovese 2015

August 23, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Pizzini take their sangiovese seriously. A range of 6 wines. The Forza di Ferro (strength from iron) is 2nd top marque. Pizzini have just rolled to the 2016, but if […]

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Kalleske Eduard Shiraz 2016

August 22, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The bottle stands imposing, thickly shouldered in black livery, invoking imagery akin to Darth Vader. Kalleske, Eduard, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2016 Such a dense and uncompromising nose: deep cola, briquettes, […]

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St Hugo Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2016

August 22, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

St Hugo is one of those much maligned brands that has suffered from the sins of the past. Only recalled as a mid-tier “old man’s wine” from the dry red […]

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Pizzini La Volpe Nebbiolo 2017

August 21, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

La Volpe translates as “The Fox” in Italian. and he’s there on the label, eyeing off peacock for dinner…The label tells the story of Roberto’s beloved pet peacock ‘Peaky.’ It […]

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Pizzini Canaiolo 2015

August 21, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Canaiolo is an Italian grape primarily seen around the central parts of Italy where it is mainly used for blending in the renowned Chianti while only a handful of Australian […]

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Pizzini White Fields Pinot Grigio 2017

August 21, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Pizzini make 2 Pinot Grigio and take them seriously. Pizzini, White Fields, Pinot Grigio, King Valley, 2017 Layered and complex nose, with candle wax, pear skin, almond blossom and hints […]

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Pizzini Brachetto 2018

August 20, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Labelled as Frizzante Rosa…sparkling rosé. This is the Pizzini’s Moscato and weighs in at 6% alcohol and labelled Brachetto, honouring the lightly sparkling Italian dessert wines Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG that […]

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