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Handpicked Wines Collection Barossa Shiraz 2019

August 21, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Maturation sees 12 months in a mix of French oak Hogsheads (300L) and Puncheons (500L), of which one third were new. Handpicked Wines, Collection, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2019 Opaque garnet […]

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Handpicked Wines Collection Grenache 2022

August 19, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from 50-year-old bush vines at Watunga Road vineyard, in the Koonunga region of the northern Barossa. Fermentation with 30% whole bunch. 12 Months maturation in French oak, with 1/3rd […]

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Amon-Ra by Ben Glaetzer 2022

July 22, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Need a symbol that sums up the whole package? The Eye of Horus stares out from the label of this wine and is known as the Egyptian symbol of “protection, […]

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Anaperenna by Ben Glaetzer Shiraz Cabernet 2022

July 22, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Ben Glaetzer gives context to the naming: “Anaperenna has been inspired by Anna Perenna, the Roman goddess of the New Year. Anna Perenna symbolises the year’s cycle and her name […]

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Wallace by Ben Glaetzer Shiraz Grenache 2022

July 21, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This makes 7 releases without a price rise. I’m glad I’m not Ben’s accountant. Sourced from Ebenezer in the north of the Barossa and a shift in blend: 75% Shiraz […]

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Bishop by Ben Glaetzer Shiraz 2022

July 21, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Bishop is the family name of Ben’s mother Judith. 16 Months maturation in 100% French oak (40% being new) and the rest 2 to 3 year old hogsheads. Bishop, Glaetzer […]

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Craneford Wines Fire Station Shiraz 2019

July 11, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Named after the Truro fire station in the heart of the Barossa Valley. Destemmed fruit was crushed into a small 5 tonne fermenter. Manual pumped overs through ferment for 14 […]

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Running With Bulls Tempranillo – Bagnum 2023

July 9, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From within the Hill-Smith Family Estates ranch . Wine maker is Sam Wigan. Casks, or in this case a “bag filled with a magnum of wine” have boundless environmental benefits. […]

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Running With Bulls Bullish Shiraz 2024

July 9, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Running With Bulls are the Hill-Smith Family Estate’s Iberian fun and tasty range. Here they make a reach and have bottled a Shiraz (hence the Bullish sub-title)., but keep to […]

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Craneford Wines No.1 Limited Edition Shiraz 2021

July 8, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This sees the same winemaking as its sibling the Basket Press. Destemmed fruit with fermentation in 10 tonne static fermenters, with twice daily pump-overs. After ten days, the wine was […]

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