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Mandala Fumé Blanc 2020

June 8, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sauvignon Blanc can be an interesting, textural wine when put in the right hands. This fumé style Sauv Blanc was barrel aged in old French oak for 8 months. Mandala […]

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Mandala Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

February 10, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from a single vineyard in Dixon’s Creek. The Mandala website still has the 2017 available. Mandala, Single Vineyard, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2019 Blonde oak giving richness with almost lime […]

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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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Mandala Shiraz 2018

November 17, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Mandala are based in the Yarra Valley and draw their fruit from their estate at Dixon’s Creek along with their Yarra Junction vineyard. Charles Smedley has a dab hand with […]

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Mandala Pinot Noir 2019

April 17, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

No change in pricing from the last two vintages. Mandala draw their fruit from their estate at Dixon’s Creek along with their Yarra Junction vineyard. Mandala, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, […]

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Mandala Rosé 2018

December 28, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Made from 100% estate Cabernet Sauvignon fruit from Mandala wine’s Dixons Creek site. Mandala, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, 2018 Such an evocative nose, filled by pomegranate, white chocolate, water […]

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Mandala Sauvignon Blanc 2018

December 18, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the “Orchard Block” at Mandala’s Dixon’s Creek estate. Mandala, Sauvignon Blanc, Yarra Valley 2018 Fresh, lifted and a slightly sweaty aromas of yellow tropical melon, with passionfruit, orange blossom, […]

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Mandala Chardonnay 2017

August 24, 2018by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Chardonnay. The Yarra Valley’s white grape hero. Mandala, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2017 Just canting into the savoury side of the chardonnay spectrum with malt, grapefruit and lime citrus before riper […]

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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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Mandala The Rock Shiraz 2014

August 16, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Rock. Latin : Petra. Mandala’s Charles Smedley’s father is Peter, his Rock. From 26 year old shiraz vines Mandala, The Rock, Shiraz, Yarra Valley, 2014 Plaistowe chocolate, white pepper, plum […]

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