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Yalumba The Steeple Shiraz 2019

November 28, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A change from the 2018 with a move to screwcap and a low shouldered bottle. From a single-site and made from Centurion vines that were planted in 1919 in Light […]

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Yalumba Barossa Bush Vine Grenache 2021

November 27, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the “Samuel’s Collection” from the consistent Yalumba. Winemaker is Alexey Alon Dumbuay. Vegan friendly. Yalumba, Bush Vine, Grenache, Barossa, 2021 Raspberry and brown spices, rose hip, soft nut […]

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Preece by Mitchelton Nouveau Blend 2023

November 27, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Mitchelton are in the central Victorian region of Nagambie Lakes, however they have some vines in the Yarra where this fruit comes from. The blend is Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. […]

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Briar Ridge Limited Release Albariño 2023

November 26, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Foot trod then into tank. Settled cool in stainless steel and juice racked off to ferment (wild). Transferred to a combination of stainless steel and an old French oak barrique […]

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Briar Ridge Limited Release Fiano 2023

November 24, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A limited release from Briar Ridge and showcasing that the Hunter can do ‘alternative’ varieties well. Handpicked, left on skins for 4 hours before being pressed to old oak. Wild […]

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Briar Ridge Briar Hill Chardonnay 2022

November 23, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Hunter Chardonnay is very good when it’s good. Fruit is hand picked. Whole Bunch pressed then into French oak casks (100% new) for 15 months. Unsulphured until bottling, and bottled […]

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Briar Ridge Black Cluster Semillon 2023

November 20, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

So named from the Black Cluster vineyard, which took its moniker from the 1835 diary entry of winemaking pioneer George Wyndham in his first vintage: “Began my vintage. Filled the […]

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Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon 2022

November 19, 2023by vinonotebook 1 Comment

The white wine release of the serious labels from this famous Hunter Valley vineyard. Part of a greater stable that includes Pepper Tree with ownership by the Davis family. Winemaker […]

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Serafino Reserve Grenache 2022

November 19, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The 2021 took out the Grenache trophy at the 2022 McLaren Vale Wine show and the Top Gold at the James Halliday Grenache Challenge, both very impressive results, and now […]

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Mumm Central Otago Blanc de Noirs NV

November 18, 2023by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Launched in Australia last month and part of Champagne House G.H. Mumm’s “Terroir Collection.” Made from 100% Pinot Noir. Put together by local Central Otago Pernod Ricard winemaker Jamie Marfell. […]

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