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Tag Archives: Barossa

Pirathon Silver Shiraz 2017

June 22, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Pirathon Winemaker Adam Clay has used a mix of 5 Barossa sub-regions here (Greenock, Moppa, Belvidere, Koonunga & Ebenezer, along with American, French, Russian and Hungarian oak (20% new). Pirathon, […]

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Pirathon Blue Shiraz 2017

June 21, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Pirathon (an ancient word meaning “pinnacle”) using a mix of growers in the north and western areas of the Barossa Valley, are focused singularly on Shiraz. Winemaker is now Adam […]

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Calabria Three Bridges Mourvèdre 2018

June 17, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made from Centenary vines planted in 1914, Mourvèdre goes by many many names: the main alternative in Australia is Mataro (more so than Dog Strangler!) Calabria, Three Bridges, Mourvèdre, Barossa […]

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Calabria Three Bridges Grenache 2018

June 17, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The naming reminds me a little of the Monty Python sketch of “Arthur Two Sheds – Jackson.” But seriously now: sourced from 50 plus year old predominantly dry grown vines […]

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Calabria Alternato Red Blend 2017

June 16, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

While Calabria have their home in Griffith NSW, they’ve substantial interest in the Barossa Valley. Here they blend Nero d’Avola, Montepulciano and Durif in with regional Barossa hero Shiraz. Calabria, […]

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Wolf Blass Exclusive Release Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

June 2, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Exclusive to Aldi stores, this “Australian” blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Barossa, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale Wolf Blass, Exclusive Release, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 Aromatic “Fruits […]

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Yalumba Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier 2016

April 1, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Distinguished Sites range. Fruit sourced from the higher climes of the Eden Valley. 2% Viognier, of which only the skins (with most of the juice removed) are […]

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Yalumba Carriage Block Grenache 2016

March 22, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Distinguished Sites range. Sourced from the Carriage Block, located in the northern end of the Barossa Valley. The vineyard, planted in 1954 is less than a hectare […]

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Auld Family Wines Strawbridge Shiraz 2017

March 20, 2020by 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. Their father John spending over 30 […]

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Auld Family Wines Wilberforce Cabernet Shiraz 2015

March 19, 2020by 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. Wilberforce was the reliable horse that […]

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