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De Bortoli Grenache Wizardry 2020

December 8, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Being made in the same way as previous vintages with “lots of whole bunches.” Spending 15 days on skins and then maturation for 10 months in larger wooden casks. The […]

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De Bortoli Grenache Wizardry Grenache Blanc 2021

December 8, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the fun, but with serious intent, Grenache Wizardry range, this fruit comes from the north of the Heathcote region in Colbinabbin. Made by Steve Webber. Note, bottle image […]

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Mr Mick Cabernet Merlot 2016

December 7, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Current release being 2016 and still only $17. I would be having a word if I was the accountant. Mr Mick, Cabernet, Merlot, Clare Valley, 2016 Earthy and starting to […]

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Mr Mick Shiraz 2018

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Maturation in “predominately American oak for 24 months.” Mr Mick, Shiraz, Clare Valley, 2018 Ripe and rich. Vanilla essence and splintery wood from the American oak. Globules of blueberry, purple […]

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Mr Mick Rosé 2021

December 6, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Mr Mick wines are produced by Tim Adams. Here he and winemaker Brett  Schutz have blended Sangiovese, Shiraz and Grenache. Crushed and kept separate through fermentation and maturation before blending. […]

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Mr Mick Pinot Grigio 2021

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Mr Mick wines produced by Tim Adams here each across the state to the Limestone Coast (Mount Benson), and away from their usual home in the Clare Valley. Mr Mick, […]

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Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2021

December 5, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A deviation from the usual Hunter Valley Semillon here: winemaking includes use of indigenous yeasts, clean tank ferments, cloudy barrel ferments and some fruit parcels with time on skins. Gundog […]

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Gundog Estate Hunter’s Semillon 2021

December 5, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

2021 sees another change to the fruit sourcing, along with Tinkler’s School Block, this edition sees fruit from the Mount Bright vineyard with its heavier soils.. Gundog Estate, Hunter’s, Semillon, […]

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Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon 2021

December 5, 2021by vinonotebook 1 Comment

This vintage sees fruit now sourced from the Constable and Tinkler’s vineyards in Pokolbin. A cooler vintage meant slightly later than usual ripening, but produced well balanced fruit straight off […]

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Mr Mick Tempranillo 2018

December 3, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Rioja via Clare. The current release and three years old. French oak maturation. Mr Mick, Tempranillo, Clare Valley, 2018 Macerated cherry and strawberry red fruit. Shredded tobacco herb/spice, light cedary […]

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