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Earthworks Shiraz 2021

August 26, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (home of Yalumba). Often found much cheaper in retail land. Made by Marc Van Halderen.  Vegan friendly if that’s your thing. Earthworks, Shiraz, […]

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Briar Ridge Big Bully Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

August 25, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully in South Australia, just above the Terra Rossa strip of Coonawarra. There are plenty of vignerons who believe that Wrattonbully has equivalent, if not […]

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Briar Ridge Hillrose Shiraz 2022

August 25, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the regional NSW region of Hilltops (around the township of Young). Briar Ridge forms part of a greater stable that includes the renowned Pepper Tree. Bottled under (a very […]

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Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Shiraz 2021

August 24, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From one of the more famed Hunter Valley vineyards (the Semillon consistently takes out awards). Part of a greater stable that includes Pepper Tree. Winemaker is Alex Beckett. Briar Ridge, […]

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Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. OMNIA NOVA 2022

August 23, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

OMNIA NOVA roughly translates to “All Become New.” Nouveau Style, Old Vine Shiraz/Syrah from the Barossa. Similar winemaking as the 2021: Fruit from the Noack vineyard in Springton and the […]

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Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. SALVIS GRATIA* 2022

August 23, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

SALVIS GRATIA roughly translates to “Saving grace.” The second release of this “secret project” that was crafted mid-vintage in 2021. From a 40 year old vineyard planted to the Madeira […]

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Bremerton BOV Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

August 22, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

BOV stands for Best Of Vintage. The 2018 vintage was hailed as one of the better vintages in the last 10 years and Rebecca Willson has put together a 76% […]

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Bremerton Walter’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

August 22, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

One of Bremerton’s premium reds. New French oak maturation. Bottled under Diam (under a paper cap). Bremerton Wines, Walter’s Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek, 2018 Opens with opulence of dark […]

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Bremerton Old Adam Shiraz 2020

August 22, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

One of Bremerton’s flagship reds. Stately bottle: tall, slim and heavy. Bottled under DIAM cork (hidden under a small paper cap). Fermentation in open vats. 22 months maturation in new […]

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El Payador Malbec 2021

August 21, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Good value import here from the Fourth Wave Wine team. A split of Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley regions in the famed Argentinian Malbec producing Mendoza. Winemaker is Jorge […]

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