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Mandala Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

November 17, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From Mandala’s estate at Dixon’s Creek  and spending 18 months in French Oak. Mandala, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, 2018 Elegant, fragrant blackcurrant/cassis and violets, soft chocolate cake richness, pouch tobacco, […]

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Salena Estate Twisted Sticks Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

November 15, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Salena Estate are based in the Riverland region of South Australia and are one of the largest producers of organic wine in Australia, producing approximately 150,000 cases of organic wine […]

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The Gate by Shingleback Cabernet Shiraz 2018

November 13, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

New addition the Shingleback stable. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Shiraz. Each component has been vinified separately in small open fermenters. 13 months maturation in 1 to 4 year old French […]

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Hastwell & Lightfoot Fat ‘n Skinny Forgotten Rosé 2019

October 30, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The lighthearted Fat ‘n Skinny range from Hastwell & Lightfoot. This one a blend of estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Garnacha. Hastwell & Lightfoot, Fat n’ Skinny, Forgotten Rosé, […]

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Domaines Paul Mas Vignes de Nicole Cabernet Merlot 2019

October 14, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Domaines Paul Mas (made by Jean-Claude Mas) wines come from the Languedoc region in southwest France and are available Australia wide at Dan Murphy’s and BWS. Bottled under cork, […]

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Shaw Vineyard Estate Merriman Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

September 30, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The bling-laden 2015 is still available from Shaw, but keep some dollars spare for this one. Shaw Vineyard Estate, Merriman, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canberra, 2016 Highly perfumed. Black currant pastille, […]

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Grant Burge Shadrach Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

September 3, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

One of the icon wines for Grant Burge Wines. Usually the Shadrach contains Eden Valley fruit however, with the 2016 vintage being so good, this is somewhat of a rarity […]

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Grandis Wines Yin-Yang Rouge 2018

August 11, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Here we have a blend of 70% Hunter Valley Shiraz & 30% Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon fruit that was naturally fermented, unfiltered and unfined with 4 months maturation in 5 year […]

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Dirt Candy Wine The Wild One 2019

August 7, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A blend 70% Shiraz and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from the last vintage in a run of three great years. This is more Iggy Pop than JO’K. Dirt Candy Wine, The […]

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Taltarni Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

July 30, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made from fruit sourced from the original 1960’s plantings, this label was previously “Old Block.” Taltarni, Old Vine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pyrenees, 2017 Showing leaner vintage derive elements the oak appears […]

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