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Mitolo Savitar Shiraz 2016

September 2, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The back label speaks to a mythical dragon like monster….the Savitar. The bottle is certainly monstrous: thick of neck, solid of body. Mitolo, Savitar, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2016   Like […]

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Hastwell & Lightfoot Tempranillo 2017

September 1, 2019by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Has a Kelpie on the label…but you know, we’re Australia, not Spain Hastwell & Lightfoot, Tempranillo, McLaren Vale, 2017 Inky, with salty spice (cumin and dried tomato), cherries, dark choc […]

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Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard Series Chardonnay 2016

September 1, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A year older than its covered in gold sibling. Shottesbrooke, Single Vineyard Series, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2016 A richer, more mature nose with more savoury oak elements, straw like (both […]

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Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard Series Chardonnay 2017

September 1, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Hamish Maguire’s latest show pony: Gold at Royal Melbourne Wine Awards last year and this taking out the Albert Chan Memorial Prize for Best White Wine at the 2019 Sydney […]

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Shaw Wines Estate Rosé 2019

August 31, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

First release of a rosé from Canberra’s Shaw Wines made from Shiraz grapes. Shaw Wines, Estate, Shiraz, Rosé, Canberra, 2019   Only 6 hours skin contact for the palest blush: […]

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Suvla Wines Karasazik 2013

August 31, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of a back vintage haul from the Australian Importer, Opal Wines. The fruit grown on the family estate Bozokbag on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Suvla Wines, Karasazik, Gallipoli Peninsula, 2013 […]

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Mitolo Jester Vermentino 2018

August 31, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The only white in Mitolo’s entry level ‘Jester’ range and it certainly holds its own. Mitolo, Jester, Vermentino, McLaren Vale, 2018 Riper tropical notes (fresh and dried) tempered by crushed […]

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Sandalford Margaret River Chardonnay 2018

August 30, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the historic Sandalford’s Margaret River plantings. Senior winemaker is Hope Metcalf. Sandalford, Chardonnay, Margaret River, 2018 Light fig and grapefruit, preserved lemon and yellow stonefruit with nutty tones over […]

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‘TASH’ by Natasha Mooney Chardonnay 2018

August 30, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made exclusively for Cellarmasters by talented Natasha ‘Tash’ Mooney. ‘TASH’ by Natasha Mooney, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2018 Fruit forward: Showing fig, ripe stonefruit, grapefruit skin citrus, rockmelon rind and subtle […]

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d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2018

August 25, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

d’Arenberg reach to the cooler climes of the Adelaide Hills alongside their McLaren Vale fruit. 7 months French and American oak. d’Arenberg, The Olive Grove, Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, […]

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