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Red Knot by Shingleback Chardonnay 2017

August 9, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Produced by Shingleback in McLaren Vale. Exclusive to Woolworth’s stores: Dan Murphy’s, BWS and through Shingleback’s online store. Red Knot by Shingleback, Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, 2017 Opens up with sweet, […]

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Petaluma White Label Pinot Gris 2017

August 8, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Whole bunch pressed and fermentation in new and old French oak for complexity and stainless steel for retaining pristine fruit. Petaluma, White Label, Pinot Gris, Adelaide Hills, 2017 The colour […]

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The Natural Wine Co Sauvignon Blanc 2017

August 8, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the dependable Windowrie stable, this is The Natural Wine Company, not to be confused with “Natural Wine Co.” out of McLaren Vale. Certified organic label, it hits a niche […]

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The Natural Wine Co Shiraz 2017

August 7, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the safe stable of Windowrie. No Preservatives added. Available from RAW wine and beer. The Natural Wine Co, Shiraz, Central Ranges, 2017 Sweaty plum, rubber, raspberry muffin, meringue shell, […]

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Petaluma White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

August 7, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

‘Entry level’ for Petaluma and drawing on their formidable history with creating long term, excellent wines from Coonawarra. Petaluma, White Label, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, 2015 Expressive, aromatic and varietal nose […]

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Petaluma B & V Vineyard Shiraz 2015

August 6, 2018by vinonotebook 1 Comment

This is the first Certified Organic release of the B & V Vineyard (established by Bob and Verna Symons in 1992) from Petaluma, with the conversion process taking 3 years. […]

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The Natural Wine Co Rosé 2017

August 6, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the dependable Windowrie. This is made from Sangiovese grapes that were “harvested in the cool of the night.” Then “only free run juice was used with exotic yeasts for […]

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Driftwood The Collection Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

August 5, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This is the entry level for Driftwood Estate. If you can find for under RRP, doing good. Driftwood, The Collection, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, 2016 Easter egg chocolate sweet […]

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Heartland Wines First Release Malbec 2016

August 2, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Only six barrels of this were produced.  14 months in French oak. Vegan friendly. Winemaker is the platinum status Ben Glaetzer. Heartland Wines, First Release, Malbec, Langhorne Creek, 2016 This […]

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Huntington Estate Basket Dried Shiraz 2015

August 1, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Produced in an “Amarone” style: the fruit was basket dried for over 3 weeks prior to crushing and then a 15 day fermentation period. 18 months in a “selection of […]

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