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TarraWarra Estate MDB Chardonnay 2015

May 15, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The sparkling jewel in the multi faceted crown of TarraWarra: the “MDB” for this label is Marc and Daniel Besen, founders of TarraWarra. This apex from TarraWarra is only released […]

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Best’s Great Western Bin No.1 Shiraz 2015

May 15, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Described by the winery as “the essence of Great Western Shiraz.” I can’t give it a better introduction than that. Best’s Great Western, Bin No.1 Shiraz, Great Western, 2015 White pepper […]

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Down The Lane Shiraz Tempranillo 2015

May 14, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the new range from De Bortoli of easy drinking, food friendly wines celebrating “laneway culture.” Grapes sourced from Yarra Valley, King Valley and Riverina. Down The Lane, Shiraz […]

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Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005

May 14, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This was sent as a museum release alongside current release 2012 and the impending 2014. Quite a formidable trio. Comprised of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 1% […]

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Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc 2014

May 13, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

I always get a bit worried when “aromatic, crisp” whites are imported from 2 vintages ago. Especially in clear glass (danger of light strike) and who knows the conditions being […]

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Casillero del Diablo Pinot Noir 2014

May 13, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made by Concha y Toro, South America’s largest wine producer. Concha means “shell,” while concho from Latin America means “dregs,”(as in the rest of a drink in a glass). Smart marketing. But enough […]

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Casillero del Diablo Shiraz 2015

May 13, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the Valle Central region of Chile and produced by Concha y Toro, the big guys of South America. Imported into Australia by Pinnacle Drinks for Woolworths group. Casillero del Diablo, […]

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Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

May 13, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from the Valle Central in Chile and made by powerhouse Concha y Toro. Imported into Australia by Pinnacle Drinks for Woolworths group stores. Casillero del Diablo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, […]

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Robert Stein Half Dry RS 10 Riesling 2016

May 10, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Jacob Stein is building a stronghold in the central north of New South Wales for fine, beautifully crafted Rieslings. This is a justifiable gold medal winner. Robert Stein, Half Dry, […]

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Tahbilk Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015

May 8, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

One of the very few non-South Australian Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre (GSM) blends. Tahbilk, Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre, Nagambie Lakes, 2015 Opens with distinct, familiar regional (spear)mint with attractive choc/raspberry/spice “licorice bullet,”  white […]

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