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Tag Archives: 2016

Driftwood The Collection Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

August 5, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This is the entry level for Driftwood Estate. If you can find for under RRP, doing good. Driftwood, The Collection, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, 2016 Easter egg chocolate sweet […]

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Heartland Wines First Release Malbec 2016

August 2, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Only six barrels of this were produced.  14 months in French oak. Vegan friendly. Winemaker is the platinum status Ben Glaetzer. Heartland Wines, First Release, Malbec, Langhorne Creek, 2016 This […]

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Katnook Founder’s Block Shiraz 2016

July 31, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Last month Katnook Estate welcomed new Senior Winemaker Tim Heath to the position after the unfortunate passing of stalwart Wayne Stehbens late 2017. Tim has an impressive resumé: 14 years […]

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Hoddles Creek Estate Road Block Chardonnay 2016

July 30, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Franco D’Anna was excited by this parcel in barrel last year to create a new bottling run and now the new label joins the Syberia at the apex of the […]

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Taltarni Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

July 28, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Combined with 10% merlot and sourced from nearly 50 year old vines. Maturation in new and old French oak. The 2017 vintage has been released , yet this release can […]

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Claymore Wines Dark Side Of The Moon Shiraz 2016

July 27, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The stated alcohol has dropped a little from the 2015 release, but Clare Valley can still produce high ABV wines and maintain balance. Maturation in 20% new French and 80% old […]

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Claymore Wines The Miseducation Of Carissa Major Tempranillo 2016

July 27, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Okay, this one rivals some of the longer ‘dArenberg marques. Named in honour of Claymore Wines General Manager (Carissa Major) this is the 1st release of the Tempranillo. It celebrates […]

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Claymore Wines Bittersweet Symphony 2016

July 27, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

As is the Claymore Wine methodology, this one named after the classic from The Verve: Bittersweet Symphony. I remember when the song was released. Think that means I’m officially getting […]

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Claymore Wines Blackbird Sangiovese 2016

July 26, 2018by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Sangiovese has some way to come in Australia to try to match some of the incredible Tuscan Chiantis. There’s usually a certain “x” factor missing from them, but I’ve been […]

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Risky Business Shiraz Grenache Tempranillo 2016

July 26, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Put together by Rob Quenby as viticulturist and his partner in the “risky business,” John Waldron as vintner. Really, the only thing risky about the enterprise is the name. The […]

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