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Calabria Three Bridges Grenache 2018

June 17, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The naming reminds me a little of the Monty Python sketch of “Arthur Two Sheds – Jackson.” But seriously now: sourced from 50 plus year old predominantly dry grown vines […]

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Tahbilk 1927 Vines Marsanne 2014

June 16, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This is release is currently only available to the Tahbilk wine club members but expect to be able to find it available in the very near future. Tahbilk hold some […]

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Calabria Alternato Red Blend 2017

June 16, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

While Calabria have their home in Griffith NSW, they’ve substantial interest in the Barossa Valley. Here they blend Nero d’Avola, Montepulciano and Durif in with regional Barossa hero Shiraz. Calabria, […]

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Taylors Jaraman Pinot Noir 2017

June 15, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A deviation here in the usual Jaraman paradigm, this release is a sourced from a single region. Taylors, Jaraman, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2017 Brooding aromas: peppery stalky notes, crushed […]

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Tahbilk Eric Stevens Purbrick Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

June 14, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Tahbilk have an amazing back vintage catalogue for purchase. While completing a bit of research for this tasting note, I found that the 2003 and 2006 “ESPs” can still be […]

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Tahbilk Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz 2017

June 14, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Yes, I’ve only just reviewed the widely available 2016 of this wine but this 2017 is now available to Tahbilk wine club members and soon to be rolled out to […]

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Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. KONTRAPUNKT* 2019

June 13, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

*Counterpoint as the translation. There’s several definitions for counterpoint: – a complementing or contrasting item – use of contrast or interplay of elements in a work of art – the […]

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Tahbilk Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz 2016

June 11, 2020by vinonotebook 1 Comment

An “Australian” blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (62%) and Shiraz (38%). Maturation in French and American oak. Tahbilk, Old Vines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Nagambie, 2016 Deep garnet hue. Swathes of blackberry […]

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Shingleback Unedited Shiraz 2014

June 10, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Unedited Shiraz was originally launched in 2011 (with the 2009 vintage) part of the regional initiative “McLaren Vale Scarce Earth”  programme. It involved the release of selected single block […]

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Thomas Wines Braemore Semillons 2019

June 10, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Braemore. One of the flagship Semillon vineyards in the Hunter Valley that produces wines of exceptional purity and concentration. Andrew Thomas’ releases have amassed praise and accolades for many years. […]

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