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Domaines Paul Mas Vignes de Nicole Cabernet Merlot 2019

October 14, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Domaines Paul Mas (made by Jean-Claude Mas) wines come from the Languedoc region in southwest France and are available Australia wide at Dan Murphy’s and BWS. Bottled under cork, […]

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Smith & Hooper Merlot 2018

September 21, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Taken from established plantings in Wrattonbully, (just north of Coonawarra and also on ancient soils), the Smith and Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Yalumba stable. Winemaker is […]

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West Cape Howe Cabernet Merlot 2018

July 25, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of West Cape Howe’s “Cape to Cape” entry level range. Packaged in Lean & Green lightweight glass. This year sees the blend at 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. […]

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Handpicked Wines Collection Series Cabernet Merlot 2016

July 13, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot make for great blending partners. This release from Handpicked Wines sees 65% Cabernet and  35% Merlot. Handpicked Wines, Collection Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Margaret River, 2016 […]

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Blue Pyrenees Estate Bone Dry Rosé 2019

June 26, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

So apparently it’s International Rosé Day! (4th Friday of each June).  Blue Pyrenees create their rosé from Pinot Noir and Merlot, with the winemaking including maturation on lees for 6 […]

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Blue Pyrenees Estate Merlot 2017

June 18, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Merlot gets somewhat of a bad run here in Australia, predominantly due to a clone that was prodigiously planted here in the 1990’s called D3V14, or the Davis clone. There […]

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Grandis Wines Pétillant Naturel 2020

May 25, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Pétillant Naturel or Pét-Nat if you will. The most ancient form of creating sparkling beverages. If you’re not making one or drinking one, you should at least be aware of them. […]

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Mérite Q Merlot 2016

May 21, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Colleen and Mike have slowly transformed Ruckus Estate into Mérite, but most importantly, they’re transforming the Merlot landscape of Australia. Obsessed by ensuring that new clones are put in front […]

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Shaw Wines Merlot 2017

May 20, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Shaw Wines usually manage to pull in a good haul of medals with their wines and this one is no different, Gold Medals at the 2019 International Cool Climate Wine […]

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Gartelmann Phillip Alexander Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016

April 26, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Named after Jorg Gartelmann’s son Phillip. Grown at Rylstone, some 480 metres above sea level in the Mudgee region of New South Wales. The soils are “alkaline clay-loam over limestone.” […]

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