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Bethany First Village Grenache 2023

September 10, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Alex MacClelland is the winemaker. This sees up to 50% whole bunches in the blending […]

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Tahbilk Shiraz 2022

September 7, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

I can’t reiterate enough how good the value is of these wines. The label below shows 2017, but nought else has changed. Tahbilk, Shiraz, Nagambie Lakes, 2022 Cherry kirsch with […]

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Auld Family Wines East Hill Block Shiraz 2023

September 7, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sam and Jock Auld are the 6th generation of a family who have been intertwined in the Australian wine fabric since the mid 1800’s. The East Hill Bock is one […]

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Bethany First Village Shiraz 2023

September 6, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Alex MacClelland is the winemaker. Bethany, First Village, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2023 Medium garnet to […]

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Bethany East Grounds Shiraz 2021

September 6, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Fruit sourced from a single vineyard located at 280-300m above sea level. Winemaking sees the […]

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Bethany Blue Quarry Chardonnay 2023

September 5, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Lovely packaging. From the Batten Vineyard , 100% barrel fermented in French oak (26% new) […]

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Russell & Suitor Ladera Chardonnay 2024

September 5, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Unfortunately, the website states that this has sold out already, but keep an eye out for it! Russell & Suitor, Ladera, Chardonnay, Tasmania, 2024 Medium lemon. Greengage, lemonade, lime cordial, […]

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Hollick Wines Bond Road Chardonnay 2024

September 4, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Chardonnay sails under the radar in Coonawarra, but it has some pedigree. Pressed off to French oak (30% new). Fermentation in oak (50% wild yeast and 50% selected yeast) before […]

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Ringbolt Chardonnay 2024

September 4, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Second release of the label that forms part of the greater Hill Smith Family Estates stable. Winemaker Heather Fraser puts through 100% barrel and wild ferment, a touch of malolactic […]

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Yalumba Eden Valley Chardonnay 2024

September 3, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

100% wild ferment. 50% Stainless Steel and 50% in French oak barriques for 10 months (15% new remainder is 1–3 year old). Winemaker is Alexey Alon Doumbouya. Yalumba, Chardonnay, Eden […]

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