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Jacob’s Creek Classic Riesling 2018

July 13, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Jacob’s Creek Classic Riesling, oft referred to as Giant Slayer due to plenty of bling on the Australian Wine Show circuit, including a couple of trophies. Often found well below […]

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Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir 2018

July 12, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

I can’t say it often enough and I may sound like a broken record, but Franco D’Anna and team are consistently producing the best value pinot noir in Australia. Hoddles […]

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Windowrie Family Reserve Chardonnay 2017

July 10, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made by Anthony D’Onise and the O’Dea family from their base in central west New South Wales off a single vineyard, just over 30 years old that surrounds the family […]

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Bird On A Wire Syrah 2015

July 8, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

10% Whole bunch with 15% new French oak, made by Caroline Mooney. Bird On A Wire, Syrah, Yarra Valley, 2015 Saline and ropey licorice aroma notes dominate a darkly fruited […]

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Bird On A Wire Rosé 2018

July 7, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

If you’re charging $35 for a rosé in this day and age, it needs to be serious and a focused wine. Not just enough to be the cash cow from […]

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Kalleske Moppa Shiraz 2017

July 2, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Throw in some petit verdot and viognier for good measure. Kalleske, Moppa, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2017   Syrupy, viscous aromas: glazed plums: chocolate ganache, shiny fruits, fleshy stonefruit, musk/bathbombs. Hedonistic […]

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Stefano de Pieri Sagrantino 2018

July 2, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Stefano de Pieri, teaming up with the Chalmers family to grow this Sagrantino. Exclusive to Cellarmasters. Stefano de Pieri, Sagrantino, Merbein, 2018 Bright pure plum character with nutty hints of […]

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Woods Crampton Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

July 1, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From a single, “low yielding” twenty five year old vineyard in the Angaston Foothills on the divide between the Barossa Valley and Eden Valleys. 45% new French oak. Woods Crampton, […]

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Taylors Estate Merlot 2017

June 29, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Pretty well cast in the friendly, cuddly camp of Merlot. Not meaning to offend or unnerve. Taylors Estate, Merlot, Clare Valley, 2017   Fruitcake spice and dark choc/vanilla tinged oak […]

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Taylors Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

June 29, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Taylors Estate (white label). Ever reliable: the matching choice of so many mid-week dinners and summer weekend BBQs. Taylors Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley, 2017 Pencil wood and perfumed black […]

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