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Tag Archives: Heather Fraser

Smith & Hooper Pinot Grigio 2023

March 10, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Grown on the ancient soils of Wrattonbully, just north of Coonawarra. The fruit is hand picked and the wine wild fermented. Vegan friendly, if that’s important to you. Made by […]

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Wildly Organic Sparkling Cuvée NV

February 25, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable of Certified Organic wines. Vegan friendly (if that’s important to you). Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Wildly, Organic, Sparkling, Cuvée, Chardonnay, South Australia, NV […]

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Winesmiths Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

January 15, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Yalumba rebranded their great value 2 Litre casks a little while ago to be under the ‘Winesmiths’ name and still part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates but that doesn’t change […]

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Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

August 4, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the greater Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable. Arguably one of the more consistent mod Oz style Cabernet Sauvignon releases. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region. Winemaker is […]

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Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021

August 1, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The embossed bottle has gotten much lighter over the years. It absolutely used to resemble a cudgeon. From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith and […]

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Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

July 26, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the famed Menzies Vineyard in the heart of Coonawarra and named after former Prime Minister Sir Bob Menzies. Started off by former Yalumba winemaker Nat Cleghorn. Yalumba, The Menzies, […]

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Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

September 29, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the famed Menzies Vineyard in the heart of Coonawarra, part of the (incredibly well priced) Rare and Fine series from Yalumba. The wine started its life under long time […]

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Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

July 15, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the greater Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable. Consistent bling winner on the show circuit. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region. Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Ringbolt, Cabernet Sauvignon, […]

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Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2020

April 29, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Eden Valley collection from Yalumba and the second highest tier in their Viognier range. Wild ferment. Vegan friendly. Yalumba, Eden Valley, Viognier, South Australia, 2020 Pale lemon […]

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Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier 2019

April 29, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Yalumba’s flagship white. From a 40+ year old vineyard, the handpicked fruit is whole-bunch pressed to older French oak barrels for 11 months. Wild fermentation. Vegan friendly. Benchmark Australian Viognier. […]

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Unknown's avatarHalf decent palate. Wine writer for Regional Media's "Weekend Magazine;" AWRI AWAC #47 Graduate and WSET Advanced Level 3 w/ Distinction.

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