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Singlefile The Philip Adrian Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

September 25, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This is Singlefile’s flagship red cuvee. Sourced from the Riversdale vineyard. 2 weeks cold soak with “minimum pump overs” before 4 weeks “gentle,” extended maceration.  65% matured in new Bordeaux French […]

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Passing Clouds The Angel 2016

September 4, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

16 months in French oak. Passing Clouds have their cellar door at picturesque Musk in Central Victoria, while maintaining vineyards further north around the gold mining heritage rich soils of […]

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Rymill Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

August 21, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the “spiritual” home of Cabernet in Australia…. Rymill Coonawarra, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, 2015 A deep garnet colour in the glass. Coonawarra eucalypt with blackberry, cigar ash, tomato leaf and […]

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Houghton Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

August 20, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The 21st release of this iconic Western Australian wine. Sourced from the Justin Vineyard in the Great Southern region of Frankland River. Named after the equally iconic Jack Mann who […]

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Claymore Wines Black Magic Woman 2015

August 20, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

94% Cabernet here with dashes of 3% each Malbec and Merlot. Sourced from the Churinga Vineyard, (north of Watervale) and only the 4th release. French oak maturation (only 20% new). Winemaker […]

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Longview Devil’s Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

August 19, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Not a lot of Cabernet in the Adelaide Hills. Maturation is 18 months new and old (seasoned) French oak. The feature image is not the Devil’s Elbow near Macclesfield, South […]

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Risky Business Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

August 19, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Risky Business wines aren’t a pretentious outfit, John Waldron and Rob Quenby’s partnership letting their wines do the talking instead. Risky Business, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, 2016 Quality Cabernet aromas […]

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West Cape Howe Book Ends Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

August 18, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from WCH’s most “mature” vineyards. 18 months in French Oak. Note that the winery has just rolled onto the 2016 vintage (available via the website) but this vintage is […]

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West Cape Howe Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

August 18, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of WCH’s “Cape to Cape” entry level range, packaged in Lean & Green lightweight glass. West Cape Howe, Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Australia, 2016 Fragrant and punchy with lifted blackberry, […]

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Mandala The Butterfly Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

August 16, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Yarra Valley Cabernet sails somewhat under the radar…but can be a well crafted example. Mandala, The Butterfly, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, 2014 Expressive nose, with sweet little blackberries over Cherry […]

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