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Tag Archives: 2018

West Cape Howe Cape to Cape Shiraz 2018

May 26, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Packaged in Lean + Green glass, the bottle feels lightweight in the hand. It certainly makes up for it on the palate. Sourced from various cool climate sites in Western […]

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Hungerford Hill Chardonnay 2017

May 21, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Tumbarumba is a cool climate region of New South Wales, planted in the foothills of the Snowy Mountain Range.  Originally seen as as an area for sparkling grapes, it is […]

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Hungerford Hill Shiraz 2018

May 19, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Bread and Butter here for Hungerford Hill. Hungerford Hill, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, 2018 Smoky notes at first: almost acrid before black cherry, charred plum, fresh earth, dark toasted spices: nutmeg […]

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West Cape Howe Styx Gully Chardonnay 2018

May 17, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

In Greek mythology, the Styx River had a ferryman, Charon. Apparently you had to pay with an obolus. To get across the Styx Gully for this Chardonnay, you’ll need about […]

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Taylors Jaraman Shiraz 2018

May 15, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This release carries plenty of gold and silver medals from both foreign and domestic shows/competitions on the label, while the full sheet of accolades runs double that in length. Taylors, […]

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Château Paul Mas Languedoc 2018

May 11, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This wine comes from the stable of Jean-Claude Mas: Domiane Paul Mas. J-C is more famous in Australia for his value for money “Arrogant Frog” range. This AOP wine from […]

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Out Of Step Wine Co. Malakoff Estate Vineyard Nebbiolo 2018

May 10, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Malakoff Vineyard in the western Victorian wine region of the Pyrenees is long cherished for its quality fruit. Out Of Step Wine Co., Malakoff Estate Vineyard, Nebbiolo, Pyrenees, 2018 […]

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Château Martinolles Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay 2018

May 5, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This wine comes from the stable of Jean-Claude Mas, more famous in Australia for his value for money “Arrogant Frog” range. Vieilles Vignes literally translates to “old vines,” these ones […]

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Taylors Jaraman Chardonnay 2018

April 27, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Continuing the theme of blending from prime fruit regions, here Taylors stick to their home base of the Clare Valley, along with reaching to the west in Margaret River. As […]

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Red Knot by Shingleback Shiraz 2018

April 26, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

French and American oak maturation for this label exclusive to Shingleback online plus Woolworth’s liquor stores: Dan Murphy’ and BWS. Red Knot by Shingleback, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2018 Bruise purple […]

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