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Red Knot by Shingleback Shiraz 2016

November 29, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Red Knot is Shingleback’s entry level wines. Made for immediate enjoyment (read: consumption). Exclusive to Woolworth’s Dan Murphy’s, BWS and Shingleback online, this has a swag of silver and bronze […]

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Katnook Founder’s Block Merlot 2015

November 29, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Katnook’s long serving winemaker Wayne Stehbens passed away suddenly earlier this month, leaving behind a wonderful legacy of excellent winemaking. Vale Wayne. Katnook Estate, Founder’s Block, Merlot, Coonawarra, 2015 Medium […]

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Katnook Founder’s Block Shiraz 2015

November 28, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Vintage 2015 for Coonawarra gave a warm spring, advancing the flowering by about two weeks,  promoting “fast and even berry set, like other outstanding vintages such as 2004 and 2010.” […]

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Longview Shiraz Cabernet 2015

November 28, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

New packaging for this multi award winning label. 12 months in new French and old American oak. Longview, Shiraz, Cabernet, Adelaide Hills, 2015 Bountiful aromas of bluestone, plum, chocolate, cedar, […]

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De Bortoli Villages Shiraz Grenache 2016

November 28, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

According to De Bortoli, this is their version of a French ‘country wine’ and a dash of Mourvedre adds ‘rusticity.’ De Bortoli, Villages, Shiraz, Grenache, Heathcote, 2016 Jumps out the […]

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De Bortoli Deen Vat Series No. 8 Shiraz 2014

November 27, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A few wine show stickers adorn the bottle, including Gold from Royal Perth 2016 and a Silver at 2016 Royal Sydney. 12 months in American oak (15% new). Winemaker is […]

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De Bortoli La Bossa Merlot 2016

November 27, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Named after the matriarch of De Bortoli, Giuseppina, fondly called “La Bossa” by Vittorio. Wine maker is Robert Delgado De Bortoli, La Bossa, Merlot, Riverina, 2016 Plenty of guts on […]

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Brokenwood Oakey Creek Vineyard Semillon 2011

November 27, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Oakey Creek is a source of fruit for many top Hunter producers.  Fruit from this vineyard also goes into Brokenwood’s top Semillon, the ILR Reserve. 6 years old on release. […]

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Rymill The Yearling Sauvignon Blanc 2017

November 26, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The entry level range for Rymill.  Winemaker is Sandrine Gimon. Rymill, The Yearling, Sauvignon Blanc, Coonawarra, 2017 Right into the tropical fruit spectrum with passionfruit cream and lime splice fragrances, […]

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Katnook Founder’s Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

November 26, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This ever reliable value number picked up a silver medal at the recent International Wine and Spirits competition in London. Katnook Estate, Founder’s Block, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, 2015 Lovely garnet […]

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