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West Cape Howe Two Steps Shiraz 2018

January 5, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from the Langton vineyard in Mt Barker, with some of the earliest plantings in the region: around 40 years old. 18 months maturation in 20% new French oak barrique […]

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West Cape Howe Karri Oak Pinot Noir 2020

January 4, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from WCH’s 20+ year old Karri Oak vineyard (adjacent to their Langton winery in Mt Barker) which is planted to a mix of clones. The WCH website has this […]

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West Cape Howe Styx Gully Chardonnay 2019

January 3, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from a single vineyard, the Langton, in the Mount Barker region of Western Australia. Barrel ferment (36% new) but no Malolactic fermentation to keep it fruit forward yet maintaining […]

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West Cape Howe Porongurup Riesling 2021

January 3, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Great Southern region of Porongurup is getting a name for itself as quality Riesling growing area. West Cape Howe, Riesling, Porongurup, 2021 A little leaner than previous years. Delicate […]

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Tahbilk Grenache Mourvèdre Rosé 2021

December 29, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A split of Grenache 51% and Mourvedre 49%. Tahbilk, Grenache Mourvèdre, Rosé, Nagambie Lakes, 2021 Vibrant light cherry/cerise colour. Carrying herbaceous leafy notes to offset the white peach, easy red […]

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Tahbilk Viognier 2021

December 29, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Tahbilk planted Viognier (and Roussanne) in 1990 so their Marsanne vines wouldn’t be a lone Rhone ranger. Tahbilk, Viognier, Nagambie Lakes, 2021 Trademark ginger and apricot with lemon rind and […]

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Tahbilk Pinot Gris 2021

December 29, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Definitely no fence sitting here as to where the wine lands on the Gris/Grigio argument. Definitely in the French camp. Tahbilk, Pinot Gris, Nagambie Lakes, 2021 A change in winemaking […]

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Tahbilk Riesling 2021

December 28, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Tahbilk are synonymous with Marsanne but are just as skilled with their other aromatic whites. Tahbilk, Riesling, Nagambie Lakes, 2021 Pale hue with a green highlight. Generous nose: plenty of […]

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Howard Park Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

December 24, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the most prestigious WA producers. The best fruit from Mount Barker (Abercrombie 28%) and Margaret River (Leston 72%). Spending 19th months in French oak […]

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Domaine A Pinot Noir 2016

December 24, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Domaine A is part of Tasmanian winemaking folklore. Swiss Peter Althaus went hunting for a suitable site and found one in the Coal River Valley outside of Hobart. First planted […]

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