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Tag Archives: McLaren Vale

Red Knot by Shingleback Chardonnay 2016

February 26, 2018by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Sub-labeled “Rich & Mellow.” Just how I’d like to live my life. Exclusive to Woolworth’s stores: Dan Murphy’s, BWS and through Shingleback’s online store. Red Knot by Shingleback, Chardonnay, McLaren […]

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Aficionado by Shingleback Rosé 2017

February 24, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

An almost identical blend to the Red Knot which is made for Woolworth’s stores, while this is made for the Coles group. There’s a slight tweak of more pinot and less […]

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Red Knot by Shingleback Rosé 2017

February 24, 2018by vinonotebook 1 Comment

A blend of 65% Pinot Noir 24% Shiraz and 11% Grenache, with the geographical split of 77% McLaren Vale and 23% Adelaide Hills. Carries some bling too, Gold Medals at […]

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d’Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2013

January 18, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

One of the many labels in the d’Arry stable, this is the mid tier of the 4 straight Grenache, hero of the Vale. d’Arenberg, The Derelict Vineyard, Grenache, McLaren Vale, […]

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d’Arenberg Stephanie The Gnome With Rose Tinted Glasses Rosé 2017

January 14, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Okay. The d’Arenberg labels can head towards the irreverent, but this one is definitely getting out there. Carbonic maceration for the Shiraz component d’Arenberg, Stephanie The Gnome With Rose Tinted […]

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d’Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2017

January 14, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A medium-dry or semi-dry wine is hard to perfect: there needs to be a spot balance between acid and sugar. Ideally the ratio is 1.0 to 2.0 acid to sugar […]

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Yangarra Estate Old Vine Grenache 2015

December 19, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From biodynamically grown fruit in the Kangarilla region of McLaren Vale. Wild yeast fermented with 8 months maturation in 100% old French oak. The wine was  filtration, with no fining. […]

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d’Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne 2017

December 19, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Roussanne is one of the white “Rhone” varietals that is usually blended with Viognier and/or Marsanne. Made from “organically” and biodynamically grown grapes. d’Arenberg, The Money Spider, Roussanne, McLaren Vale, […]

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d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2016

December 18, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A combination of lower level and higher altitude fruit for d’Arry’s mid-tier white. 7 months French and American oak. d’Arenberg, The Olive Grove, Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, 2016 A […]

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d’Arenberg The Bonsai Vine GSM 2015

December 5, 2017by vinonotebook 2 Comments

Sourced from old, dry grown vines that appear as small as bonsai. d’Arenberg, The Bonsai Vine, Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre, McLaren Vale, 2015 Dark hearted purple colour. Spice driven nose with […]

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