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Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2023

March 18, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Hill-Smith Family Estates. 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Merlot. […]

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Smith & Hooper Merlot 2023

March 13, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. Again, no change in RRP from […]

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Oxford Landing Juicy Red 2024

November 26, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A blend of Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Merlot. Winemaking team of Matt Zadow and Pat Connors. Oxford Landing, Juicy Red, Riverland, 2024 Medium cherry cerise hue. An amalgam of spice, meaty […]

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Oxford Landing Merlot (UK Bottling) 2023

November 22, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Oxford Landing range, part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates have an extensive export program. This includes bottling for specific markets. This review is of the UK bottling, with a […]

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Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2015 Museum Release

July 28, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Merlot (69%) and Cabernet Franc (31%) from the 37 million year old soils of the then 41 year old Tapanappa Whalebone vineyard. 2015 dry and slightly warmer than usual. 20 […]

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Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernets Merlot Franc 2021

July 28, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A blend of 53.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 14.5% Shiraz from the 37 million year old soils of the now 51 year old Tapanappa Whalebone vineyard […]

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Bremerton Tamblyn 2022

May 4, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Bremerton’s diversity release with 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Shiraz, 12% Malbec and 6% Merlot. New and old French and American Oak maturation. Bremerton Wines, Tamblyn, Langhorne Creek, 2022 Bright edges […]

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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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Smith & Hooper Merlot 2022

April 17, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. No change in RRP from […]

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Taylor Made BDX Blend 2022

March 5, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A fresh look for the Taylor Made range. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), Merlot (26%), Malbec (5%) and Cabernet Franc (4%) from Taylor’s home estates of the Clare Valley. […]

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