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Cat Amongst The Pigeons Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

July 25, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

One of Woolworth’s home-brand wines. Wine maker is Nick Badrice. Cat Amongst The Pigeons, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa, 2016 Soft choc mint nose with fleshy plum and glossy blackberry. Smells […]

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Riversdale Estate Crater Chardonnay 2014

July 24, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

I’ve previously tasted the 2012 vintage of this label and now we see this being a Cellarmasters (now owned by Woolworths) exclusive. Winemaker is Nick Badrice. Heavy packaging exerts the authority […]

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West Cape Howe Sauvignon Blanc 2016

July 24, 2017by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Continuing the march of quality Sauvignon Blanc out of the south of Western Australia. West Cape Howe, Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Barker, 2016 Bright and fruity aromas. The usual zesty tropical […]

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Deakin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

July 24, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A new label release for Deakin Estate, the River to Vine series which honours the Murray river, the watery lifeblood of the estate. Deakin Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Victoria, 2016 Certainly smells […]

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Deakin Estate Shiraz 2016

July 23, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A reliable budget choice from the north west of Victoria. The label part of the River to Vine series paying homage to the water source for the vineyards in the Murray river. […]

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Vinkara Winery Öküzgözü 2013

July 23, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From Kalecik in the Ankara region of Turkey. This is distributed into Australia by Opal Wines. Potentially has the smallest cork I’ve ever pulled from a bottle. Vinkara Winery, Öküzgözü, […]

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Cat Amongst The Pigeons Chardonnay 2016

July 23, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

An exclusive label for Woolworth’s liquor stores. Cat Amongst The Pigeons, Chardonnay, Eden Valley, 2016 A dull flax colour in the glass. Nose of just ripe yellow peach stone fruit, […]

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Baily & Baily Folio Chardonnay 2016

July 22, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

An exclusive label for Woolworth’s liquor stores, primarily BWS (Beer, Wine, Spirits). Baily & Baily, Folio, Chardonnay, Margaret River, 2016 Potent and heady: lemon cheesecake, salt, citrus pith, hard stone […]

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d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2016

July 22, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

d’Arry always deliver bang for buck with their “original” series. This label sees 2 of the staple “Rhone” white varieties blended together with a parcel of the Viognier aged for […]

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Deakin Estate Moscato 2016

July 22, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the range from Deakin Estate with their new “River to Vine” labels that celebrate the mighty Murray river. Attractive and well designed by Beetle Creative Deakin Estate, Moscato, […]

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