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Taltarni GSM 2020

July 13, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of their ‘Dynamic’ range, this red blend comprises the majority Grenache (45%), Shiraz (37%) and rest Mourvèdre (18%). 7 months maturation in French oak barriques. Taltarni, Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre, […]

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Patina Chardonnay 2019

July 9, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Only a few dollars cheaper than the Reserve. Made in the high altitude region of Orange NSW. Patina, Chardonnay, Orange, 2019 Initial overt oak that blows off to show peach […]

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Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. KONTRAPUNKT* 2020

July 8, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

*Counterpoint as the translation. Winemakers Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela are now joined by young gun Huon Fechner (of the same name as the vineyard where this wine is […]

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Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2013

July 6, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A back vintage find self purchased at a local bottle shop. Stored in great conditions. Vigneron is the affable Pete Caldwell. Dalrymple, Cave Block, Chardonnay, Pipers River, 2013 A great […]

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Chaffey Bros Wine Co Evangeline Syrah 2019

July 4, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A single vineyard Eden Valley Syrah from the Drögemüller family’s dry-grown vineyard at the original Springton orchard. Matured in older French oak (2 to 5 year old hogsheads). Bottle image […]

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Chaffey Bros Wine Co La Résistance!* 2019

July 3, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

*Battle for the Barossa. The boys at CB explain this better than I can: “A vinous rematch of the famous 1811 battle at Barrosa Ridge where Spain and France collided. […]

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Yalumba Organic Viognier 2019

June 28, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Yalumba are synonymous with Viognier in Australia, more so than any other winery. With a quality range that starts with their excellent value Y Series and through to most serious […]

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Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. DÜFTE PUNKT 2020

June 27, 2021by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Winemakers Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela have now been joined by young gun winemaker Huon Fechner (yes, same surname as the source of a lot of CB’s aromatic fruit).  […]

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Little Giant Little Batch Malbec Shiraz 2020

June 22, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of Fourth Wave Wine’s Little Giant “Little Batch” range. Clare Valley blending here with regional heroes Malbec and Shiraz. Little Giant, Little Batch, Malbec/Shiraz, Clare Valley, 2020 Deep bruise […]

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Mandala Fumé Blanc 2020

June 8, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sauvignon Blanc can be an interesting, textural wine when put in the right hands. This fumé style Sauv Blanc was barrel aged in old French oak for 8 months. Mandala […]

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