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Mérite Q Merlot 2016

May 21, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Colleen and Mike have slowly transformed Ruckus Estate into Mérite, but most importantly, they’re transforming the Merlot landscape of Australia. Obsessed by ensuring that new clones are put in front […]

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Shaw Wines Merlot 2017

May 20, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Shaw Wines usually manage to pull in a good haul of medals with their wines and this one is no different, Gold Medals at the 2019 International Cool Climate Wine […]

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Hungerford Hill Shiraz 2018

May 19, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Bread and Butter here for Hungerford Hill. Hungerford Hill, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, 2018 Smoky notes at first: almost acrid before black cherry, charred plum, fresh earth, dark toasted spices: nutmeg […]

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Bream Creek Reserve Pinot Noir 2017

May 18, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This is Bream Creek’s most awarded and decorated wine to date, including 4 Trophies at the 2018 Rutherglen Wine Show; Platinum (Best in Show) Medal at the 2019 Decanter Asia […]

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Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay 2019

May 17, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Price hasn’t changed in 2 years. Best bang for buck Chardonnay in the country. Come at me with any other suggestions (excluding Hoddles’ own Wickham’s Road range). Hoddles Creek Estate, […]

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West Cape Howe Styx Gully Chardonnay 2018

May 17, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

In Greek mythology, the Styx River had a ferryman, Charon. Apparently you had to pay with an obolus. To get across the Styx Gully for this Chardonnay, you’ll need about […]

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West Cape Howe Old School Chardonnay 2019

May 16, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from a single vineyard in Mount Barker (the Langton) and with the fruit intentionally left to ripen a little longer. Pressed straight into barrel for primary fermentation (50% new […]

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West Cape Howe Cape to Cape Chardonnay 2019

May 16, 2020by vinonotebook 1 Comment

West Cape Howe’s “Cape To Cape” range are made for immediate enjoyment and bottled in “Lean+Green” glass, giving a lightweight feel to the packaging. The fruit sourced from the Albany […]

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Taylors Jaraman Shiraz 2018

May 15, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This release carries plenty of gold and silver medals from both foreign and domestic shows/competitions on the label, while the full sheet of accolades runs double that in length. Taylors, […]

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Château Paul Mas Languedoc 2018

May 11, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This wine comes from the stable of Jean-Claude Mas: Domiane Paul Mas. J-C is more famous in Australia for his value for money “Arrogant Frog” range. This AOP wine from […]

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