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Berton Vineyards Limited Coonawara Shiraz 2016

June 15, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of Berton’s Premium Regional mixed Shiraz pack, Berton Vineyards, Limited, Shiraz, Coonawarra, 2016 Aromatic, cool climate dried spices and peppery notes dominate over plum and blackberry conserves with vanilla […]

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Sandalford Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018

June 14, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Margaret River, home to the best SB/S blends! Sandalford, Estate Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Margaret River, 2018   Pale colour in the glass with green hue. Fragrant tropical fruit skin […]

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Heartland Wines Shiraz 2015

June 13, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

It may be a cliche, but winter is definitively time for big reds and comforting foods…. Heartland Wines, Shiraz, Langhorne Creek, 2015 Chock full of choc-berry, earthy undertones. Coconut husk, […]

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Chaffey Bros Not your Grandma’s Rosé 2018

June 12, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Not your usual rosé make up either: Grenache (62%), Mourvedre (30%) and mixed whites: Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Weißer Herold (8%). Chaffey Bros, Not your Grandma’s Rosé, Barossa Valley, 2018 Rose […]

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Thomas Wines Belford Shiraz 2017

June 12, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

One of 2 new single vineyard wines for Thommo. Thomas Wines, Belford, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, 2017 Violets and soft Turkish delight chocolate, licorice, damson plum, light blackberry. Waxy mouthfeel to […]

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Heartland Wines ONE Shiraz 2015

June 11, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Flagship Shiraz here from Ben Glaetzer and the team at Heartland. Heartland Wines, ONE, Shiraz, Langhorne Creek, 2015 Formic acid, damson plum, white peppery spice, gum trees, gum adhesive, spiced […]

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Heartland Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

June 11, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Matured in French and American oak for 12 months. Made from 20+ year old vines. Heartland Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek, 2016 Tobacco, blackberry and cassis with sweet slightly melted, […]

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Kalleske CCCLXV Durif 2017

June 11, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From a certified biodynamic, single vineyard. 365 days on skins (hence the naming). No oak. Kalleske, CCCLXV, Durif, Barossa Valley, 2017   Opaque. Syrupy. Tunnel vision: focused, intense, concentrated, inky […]

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Kalleske Buckboard Durif 2017

June 11, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Labelled at 16%. I admit I’m apprehensive. Kalleske, Buckboard, Durif, Barossa Valley, 2017   Black jelly bean, cold asphalt, ropey licorice, just plucked kitchen herbs, anise and mint, toasty oak […]

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Kalleske Parallax Grenache 2018

June 10, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Kalleske pick the fruit for the Parallax around 2 to 3 weeks earlier than they normally would for fruit for other labels. Fermentation is on stalks and minimal maturation makes […]

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