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Farm Hand Wines One Of A Kind Sangiovese 2019

July 20, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A new release from the team at Fourth Wave Wines. Made from organic Sangiovese vines, grown in McLaren Vale. After fermentation, maturation occurs in barrel for 6 months, with 20% […]

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Shingleback Unedited Shiraz 2014

June 10, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Unedited Shiraz was originally launched in 2011 (with the 2009 vintage) part of the regional initiative “McLaren Vale Scarce Earth”  programme. It involved the release of selected single block […]

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Thomas Wines Two of a Kind Shiraz 2018

June 9, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

For Andrew Thomas’ “Two Of A Kind” labels, he takes fruit from McLaren Vale (40%), to blend with his usual Hunter Valley (60%) berries. Thomas Wines, Two of a Kind, […]

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The Gate by Shingleback Shiraz 2017

June 8, 2020by vinonotebook 1 Comment

The wine underwent 15 months maturation in 1 year to 5 year old oak hogsheads: 80% American and 20% French. This 2017 has picked up a huge haul of awards: […]

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Wolf Blass Exclusive Release Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

June 2, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Exclusive to Aldi stores, this “Australian” blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Barossa, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale Wolf Blass, Exclusive Release, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 Aromatic “Fruits […]

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Hastwell & Lightfoot Fat ‘n Skinny Picker’s Choice 2017

May 29, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The lighthearted Fat ‘n Skinny range from Hastwell & Lightfoot. The wine matured for 12 months in French and American oak. A splash of the H&L rosé has been tossed […]

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Hastwell & Lightfoot Fat ‘n Skinny The Red Fury 2018

May 29, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The lighthearted Fat ‘n Skinny range from Hastwell & Lightfoot. Matured for 12 months in French and American oak. This one bottled in clear glass. Hastwell & Lightfoot, Fat n’ […]

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d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2016

May 27, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The current vintage of the icon for d’Arenberg’s blend: Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. d’Arenberg, The Ironstone Pressings, GSM, McLaren Vale, 2016 Full red fruit and soft pencil+ink eraser/rubber, light smoky […]

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d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2015

May 27, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Blending the regional heroes of McLaren Vale.  This release is from 2 years ago, but gives portent to the potential of the wine. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. d’Arenberg, The Ironstone […]

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d’Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon Mini Vertical

May 23, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The pinnacle Cabernet for the d’Arenberg Icon series. Now, for one reason or another I’ve not got around to reviewing the Icon range for a couple of years. So here’s […]

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