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Bethany First Village Shiraz 2023

September 6, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Alex MacClelland is the winemaker. Bethany, First Village, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2023 Medium garnet to […]

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Bethany East Grounds Shiraz 2021

September 6, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Fruit sourced from a single vineyard located at 280-300m above sea level. Winemaking sees the […]

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Bethany Blue Quarry Chardonnay 2023

September 5, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Lovely packaging. From the Batten Vineyard , 100% barrel fermented in French oak (26% new) […]

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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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Earthworks Shiraz 2023

July 20, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Earthworks are part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates and offer some very good value. Often found much cheaper in retail land. Made by Marc Van Halderen (also a dab hand […]

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Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

July 20, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Earthworks range are Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates. Incredible value for Barossa fruit. Matured in a mix of French, American and Hungarian oak for 12 months. Made by […]

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Earthworks Rosé 2025

July 19, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Earthworks are the ‘value’ part of the Hill Smith Family Estates. No naming of grape varieties. Made by Kiki Han. Vegan friendly if that’s your thing. Earthworks, Rosé, South Australia, […]

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Earthworks Tempranillo 2024

July 18, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable and usually found a lot cheaper than the RRP (which is just made for the quality). Made by Sam Wigan.  Vegan friendly if […]

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Earthworks Riesling 2024

July 16, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates . Often found much cheaper in retail land. Made by the renowned Sam Wigan.  Vegan friendly if that’s your thing! Earthworks, Riesling, South Australia, […]

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