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DAOSA Natural Réserve NV 8th Release

November 8, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The 7th release of this label from Xavier and Lucy Bizot. Comprising 75% from the 2023 vintage, a blend of Pinot Noir (62%) and Chardonnay (29%) and Pinot Meunier (9%), […]

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DAOSA Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs 2018

November 2, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

DAOSA (Dedicated Artisans of South Australia) is the sparkling arm of Terre à Terre wines: Xavier Bizot and Lucy Croser. Winemaking sees the DAOSA signature: whole bunch pressed, cold settled […]

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DAOSA Blanc de Blancs 2022

November 1, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

DAOSA (Dedicated Artisans of South Australia) is the sparkling arm of Terre à Terre wines: Xavier Bizot and Lucy Croser. Fruit is whole bunch pressed then cold settled in tank […]

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DAOSA Rosé 2023

November 1, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Freshly released. A shift again in the blend: Pinot Meunier still dominant (50%) before Pinot Noir (46%) and Chardonnay (4%). Tiraging occurred in November 2023 with the wine then spending […]

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Sidewood Estate Shiraz 2024

August 11, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Medium maturation in French oak. Select parcels from across the Hills. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, 2024 Deep and inky colour […]

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Sidewood Estate Pinot Noir 2025

August 11, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Some whole bunch and whole berry fermentation. 8 months in French oak with around 20% new. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Pinot Noir, Adelaide […]

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Sidewood Estate Rosé 2025

August 10, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From Adelaide Hills Shiraz grapes with stainless steel fermentation. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Rosé, Shiraz Adelaide Hills, 2025 Pale cerise, frgrant and floral/ […]

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Sidewood Estate Gamay 2025

August 10, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

With nods to Beaujolais. Winemaking sees carbonic and whole-berry fermentation, Maturation for 6 months in old French oak puncheons. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, […]

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Sidewood Estate Chardonnay 2025

August 9, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Wild ferment in French oak (20% new). Nine months maturation on lees. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2025 Opens with savoury, […]

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Sidewood Estate Mappinga Chardonnay 2025

August 9, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Flagship Chardonnay label for Estate. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Note that the 2024 is still available at time of writing. Sidewood Estate, Mappinga, Chardonnay, Adelaide […]

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