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Shingleback D Block Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

April 28, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Flagship Cabernet for the Davey family of Shingleback. Only made in exceptional vintages, this is the current release, but don’t be surprised if it’s a little hard to find. […]

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Longview Macclesfield Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

April 28, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The heavy end of the new “Macclesfield” range from Longview, with evocative labels that show “ethereal photographs of sculptures from (our) vineyard – hewn from Macclesfield pink marble.” Longview, Macclesfield, […]

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Gundog Estate Rare Game Shiraz 2019

April 27, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from two prized Hunter Valley vineyards: the Somerset and Tinkler’s (ex-Lindeman’s)1948 block. Made by Matt Burton and the Gundog team to be a true “Hunter Burgundy” just medium bodied […]

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d’Arenberg The Feral Fox Pinot Noir 2019

April 27, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Thankfully the volume has been turned down a little with this release being labelled at 13.5% (compared to the 2018 at 14.5%). Around 15% whole bunch (berries and stems), wild […]

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d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2020

April 26, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A pre-release look (the 2019 is still on the d’Arry website) so I can only think they’ll keep to the 4%ish wild ferment this with around 14% of the Viognier […]

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d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2020

April 26, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A return to 100% McLaren Vale fruit for this release of Olive Grove (bottle shot still references previous vintages where Adelaide Hills fruit was also used.) French oak fermentation and […]

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Vino Intrepido Nero’s Fiddle Nero d’Avola 2020

April 25, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

James Scarcebrook sourced fruit from the pioneering Chalmers family Merbein vineyard in north west Victoria for this early release red. The fruit de-stemmed and on skins for one week when […]

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Vino Intrepido Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing Pinot Grigio 2020

April 25, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Not your usual #PinotGrigio from @VinoIntrepido. The 2020 Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing Pinot Grigio.

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Gundog Estate Marksman’s Shiraz 2019

April 17, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Gundog blend fruit from across the Canberra region for this quality Shiraz. Note, bottle image is of the 2018. Gundog Estate Marksman’s Shiraz, Canberra, 2019 Cool climate influences with plenty […]

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Longview Macclesfield Syrah 2019

April 11, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The naming gives you the intention for the style. Part of the new “Macclesfield” range with labels that show “ethereal photographs of sculptures from (our) vineyard – hewn from Macclesfield […]

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