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Heggies Vineyard Cloudline Chardonnay 2022

October 29, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Heggies range now made by Marc Van Halderen and part of the greater Hill-Smith Family Vineyards stable. Label so named as it sits at 500 metres above sea level and […]

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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 Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

July 26, 2023by vinonotebook 1 Comment

The Cigar: thus named to describe the unique cigar-shaped strip of rich red terra rossa soil of the Coonawarra. This release cleaned up at many shows. Original winemaker Nat Cleghorn […]

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Yalumba Eden Valley Syrah 2021

July 19, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

When Yalumba call it Syrah: take note. Style is everything. Only the second release after 2019. Sourced from the Bartholomaeus family vineyard on the southern edge of Eden Valley (total […]

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Yalumba Homefullness Shiraz 2021

June 25, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A second release in this collaboration project with Forage Built to help combat homelessness by raising essential funds for innovative, sustainable and integrated housing for people experiencing homelessness. The Grenache […]

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Riverlife by Oxford Landing Wake Making Moscato 2022

April 20, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The third in the new(ish) range from Oxford landing. Adorned with Augmented Reality capable labels to see the front label come alive. Winemaker is Andy La Nauze. Riverlife by Oxford […]

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Riverlife by Oxford Landing Stargazing Juicy Red 2022

April 10, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A newish range from Oxford landing with Augmented Reality capable labels created by local artist Ant Candish. Just scan the QR Code (remember how to do that?) and see the […]

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Riverlife by Oxford Landing Sun Chasing Pinot Grigio 2022

April 10, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A newish range from Oxford landing with Augmented Reality capable labels: Just scan the QR Code and see the front label come alive. Natural ferment. Left on lees for 3 […]

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