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Tag Archives: Barossa

Yalumba Galway Vintage Shiraz 2023

March 23, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A classic representation of the Barossa’s patchwork of  soils, vines and terroir. Winemaker is Alexey Alon Doumbouya Yalumba, Galway Vintage, Shiraz, Barossa, 2023 Could this be from anywhere but the […]

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Yalumba Barossa Shiraz 2024

March 20, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the “Samuel’s Collection” range. Matured for 10 months in 12% new French and Hungarian hogsheads and barriques. The rest in old puncheons, barriques and hogsheads. Winemaker is Alexey […]

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Running With Bulls Tempranillo 2024

March 13, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the Hill-Smith Family Estates stud. ‘Joven’ style with maturation in new and aged Hungarian oak and aged French oak barrels. The price has actually dropped from a couple of […]

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Yalumba Barossa Grenache Rosé 2025

March 10, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Who doesn’t love a bit of pink in their lives? Part of the ‘Samuel’s Collection’ white label range. Winemaker is Marc Van Heldren. Yalumba, Rosé, Grenache, Barossa, 2025 Pale salmon […]

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Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2024

February 2, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

While Chardonnay is somewhat the handmaiden to EV Riesling Queen, the team at Heggies (part of Hill-Smith Family Estates) have the recipe right. Winemaker is Marc Van Halderen. Heggies Vineyard, […]

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Rogers & Rufus Rosé 2025

February 2, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. “Un-Australian” in style and 100% Barossa Valley Grenache. Fermentation and 4 months maturation in old French oak hogsheads for depth and complexity. Winemaker […]

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Calabria Alternato Montepulciano Nero D’Avola 2024

December 12, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Calabria’s Alternato range showcase ‘alternative’ wines from the Barossa. This only compliments the new wave Italianate/Australian cuvee a tavola style. Calabria, Alternato, Montepulciano, Nero D’Avola, Barossa Valley, 2024 Bruise purple […]

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Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache 2024

October 20, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Distinguished Sites range. Sourced from two old blocks of 1949 and 1929 vines in the Yalumba Tri-Centenary block on the valley floor. 30% Whole bunches in the […]

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Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache Blanc 2025

October 20, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The 3rd release of this wine. Only 1 hectare of Grenache Blanc among the many Grenache Noir vines of Yalumba’s Tri-Centenary vineyard. Winemaker is Sam Wigan. Yalumba, Vine Vale, Grenache […]

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Auld Family Wines Family Series Pinot Gris 2025

September 22, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sam and Jock Auld are the 6th generation of a family who have been intertwined in the Australian wine fabric since the mid 1800’s. From a single vineyard in the […]

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