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Pewsey Vale The Contours Museum Reserve Riesling 2018

October 12, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A slight departure here as this is just a museum reserve release, while you wait for the 10 Year Anniversary release. A great window as it enters the teenage years. […]

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Pewsey Vale The Contours 10 year Museum Release Riesling 2015

October 11, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Very smart for the Hill-Smiths to have this 10 Year Museum release of this vital label. Winemaker is the esteemed Louisa Rose. Pewsey Vale, The Contours, 10 Year Museum Release, […]

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Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2024

October 10, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The original Pewsey Vale vineyard was planted in 1847, while fruit for the 1961 Block comes from the oldest (modern?) part of the vineyard. Handpicked, wild ferment and briefly matured […]

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Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling 2025

October 10, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The original Pewsey Vale vineyard was planted in 1847 while the label is part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates. Winemaking legend Louisa Rose’s signature appears on the rear label to […]

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Nautilus Estate The Paper Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2023

September 27, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Paper Nautilus wine from Nautilus Estate in Marlborough. Named after the Argonaut shells (Paper Nautilus) that are washed up on the beaches of the Marlborough Sounds: “For authorities whose […]

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Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2024

September 27, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Nautilus Estate in Marlborough is part of Hill Smith Family Estates. The 40th release of this classic sees a 2% barrel ferment parcel added for a little seasoning, and the […]

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Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2020

September 26, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Nautilus Estate in Marlborough is part of Hill Smith Family Estates and winemaker is Clive Jones. Proving that Marlborough does more than Sauv Blanc. A blend of Pinot Noir clones […]

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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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Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

April 26, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the greater Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region in famed Margaret River. Winemaker is Heather Fraser, with her signature proudly displayed on the […]

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Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022

April 19, 2025by 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 & […]

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