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Little Giant Little Batch Malbec Shiraz 2020

June 22, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of Fourth Wave Wine’s Little Giant “Little Batch” range. Clare Valley blending here with regional heroes Malbec and Shiraz. Little Giant, Little Batch, Malbec/Shiraz, Clare Valley, 2020 Deep bruise […]

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Mandala Fumé Blanc 2020

June 8, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sauvignon Blanc can be an interesting, textural wine when put in the right hands. This fumé style Sauv Blanc was barrel aged in old French oak for 8 months. Mandala […]

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Little Giant Little Batch Cabernet Malbec 2020

May 12, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Another Barossa blend from Fourth Wave Wine’s Little Giant “Little Batch” range. Historically there’s probably been plenty of this blend, but very little named from the region (Clare takes a […]

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d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2020

April 26, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A return to 100% McLaren Vale fruit for this release of Olive Grove (bottle shot still references previous vintages where Adelaide Hills fruit was also used.) French oak fermentation and […]

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Vino Intrepido Nero’s Fiddle Nero d’Avola 2020

April 25, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

James Scarcebrook sourced fruit from the pioneering Chalmers family Merbein vineyard in north west Victoria for this early release red. The fruit de-stemmed and on skins for one week when […]

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Vino Intrepido Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing Pinot Grigio 2020

April 25, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Not your usual #PinotGrigio from @VinoIntrepido. The 2020 Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing Pinot Grigio.

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Winesmiths Riesling 2019

April 5, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

I’m a big fan of Riesling. It’s incredibly undervalued in Australia as it is. And here we have a “premium” 2L Cask from the family owned Yalumba. Masters of the […]

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Winesmiths Pinot Grigio 2020

April 3, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the family owned Yalumba. Vegan Friendly Winesmiths, Pinot Grigio, South Australia, 2020 Fruity and fragrant. Grated ginger, warm, spiced pear, vanilla bean, balsa wood, grated horseradish spice and lemon […]

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Taylors Estate Chardonnay 2020

March 27, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A blend of fruit from Padthaway (Limestone Coast, near the famous Coonawarra) and the home region of Clare Valley. Taylors, Estate, Chardonnay, Padthaway, Clare Valley, 2020 Medium lemon gold hue. […]

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Taylors Estate Riesling 2020

March 26, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the spiritual home of Riesling in Australia, the Clare Valley. Just over 3 grams per litre of residual sugar to lightly temper the acidity. Taylors, Estate, Riesling, Clare Valley, […]

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