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St Hubert’s The Stag Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2021

October 20, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

St Hubert’s winemaker is Greg Jarrett matures this in a mix of French barrels (10% new oak) and stainless steel for a approachable style. St Hubert’s, The Stag, Pinot Noir, […]

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St Hubert’s Chardonnay 2021

October 20, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

St Hubert’s  take fruit from the Valley floor here. Spends 9 months in French oak. Winemaker is Greg Jarrett who makes no apologies for the big style. St Hubert’s, Chardonnay, […]

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St Hubert’s Pinot Blanc 2021

October 19, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

St Hubert  head to the slightly more temperate climes of Mornington Peninsula. Winemaker is the affable Greg Jarrett. A cellar door special only. St Hubert’s, Pinot Blanc, Mornington Peninsula, 2021 […]

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St Hubert’s Sparkling Rosé 2016

October 19, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The St Hubert‘s sparkling program started in earnest in 2010. 100% Pinot Noir fruit from the Yarra Valley. Over 5 years on lees. Winemaker is the affable Greg Jarrett. A […]

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Yalumba Galway Vintage Shiraz 2020

October 17, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The only thing this retro label (reproduced from the original 1943 version) is missing is the word “Claret.” Winemaker is Marc van Halderen. Yalumba, Galway Vintage, Shiraz, Barossa, 2020 Barossa […]

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Yalumba Eden Valley Roussanne 2020

October 17, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A big jump in stated alcohol from the 2019. Still one of the few single Roussanne bottlings in Australia. Sourced primarily from a single vineyard next door to the Yalumba […]

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Little Giant Adelaide Hills Merlot 2022

October 16, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A same year vintage release of this youthful Merlot under the Little Giant range by Fourth Wave Wine. Winemaker is Corey Ryan. Little Giant, Merlot, Adelaide Hills, 2022 Winemaking is […]

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Little Giant Tempranillo 2022

October 15, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Another new label in the value for money Little Giant range (label showing the hairy nosed wombat: South Australia’s fauna emblem and supporting WIRES wildlife rescue) from Fourth Wave Wine. […]

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Brand’s Laira The Barrelman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

October 15, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

One of the trio of entry level Cabernet from Brand’s Laira.  From 2022 vintage on, Brooke Blair is Lead Winemaker.   Brand’s Laira, The Barrelman, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, 2018 Garnet red […]

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Brand’s Laira The Marching Captain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

October 14, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A fairly recent addition to the Brand’s Laira range after being acquired by Casella Family Brands a few years ago. From 2022 vintage on, Brooke Blair is Lead Winemaker.   Brand’s […]

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