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Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

July 15, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the greater Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable. Consistent bling winner on the show circuit. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region. Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Ringbolt, Cabernet Sauvignon, […]

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Crittenden Estate Zumma Pinot Noir 2020

July 14, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

15% whole bunch, 11 months in French oak barriques and puncheons (40% new). Winemaker is Rollo Crittenden. Crittenden Estate, Zumma, Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, 2020 Took a couple of days […]

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Crittenden Estate Zumma Chardonnay 2020

July 14, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

2020 was a divisive vintage in Australia, but Crittenden estate managed to avoid most the impacts. Hand harvested fruit that is then whole bunch pressed to new, one and two […]

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Grower Gatherer by Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

July 11, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Barossa Cabernet. Divisive, but can be excellent when be done well. Part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (home of Yalumba). Made by Marc Van Halderen.  Vegan friendly if that’s […]

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Grower Gatherer by Earthworks Shiraz 2020

July 11, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (home of Yalumba). Made by Marc Van Halderen.  Vegan friendly if that’s your thing. Grower Gatherer by Earthworks, Shiraz, Barossa, 2020 Bold Barossa […]

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Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. LUX VENIT 2021

July 10, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

LUX VENIT roughly translates to “the light has come.” Rosé from old vine Barossa Valley Grenache and Mourvèdre grown by Graeme and Tania Heinrich: Wild ferment with 3 months maturation […]

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Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. DÜFTE PUNKT 2021

July 9, 2022by vinonotebook 1 Comment

 Around the world….around the world….around the world…oh wait, that’s Daft Punk. Anyway this one translates to “The Aromatic Point.”  Made from Riesling, Gewürztraminer and the uncommon Kerner (Weisser Herold) from […]

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Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. KONTRAPUNKT* 2021

July 9, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

*Counterpoint as the translation. There’s several definitions for counterpoint: – a complementing or contrasting item – use of contrast or interplay of elements in a work of art – the […]

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Little Giant L.G.F Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

July 8, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

L.G.F stands for Little Giant Free. Here we get a divisive grape for the region: Cab Sauv. But when it comes from a well regarded single estate, certified organic and […]

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Little Giant L.G.F Shiraz 2021

July 7, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

L.G.F stands for Little Giant Free. For this wine, we’re at the same vineyard that produced the Grenache: single estate, certified organic and biodynamic and sustainable. Under wax and cork. […]

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