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mesh Riesling 2019

February 6, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

mesh Riesling is the vinous birth child of  Jeffrey Grosset and Robert Hill Smith, two Riesling juggernauts who realised that their powers were better together than against the other. mesh, […]

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Hill-Smith Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019

January 31, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the the Hill Smith Family Vineyards which includes the Yalumba stable. Wild ferment and partial French oak  maturation for 5 months with lees stirring for further complexity. Winemaker […]

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Dalrymple Sauvignon Blanc 2018

January 31, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

When I worked in a bottle shop a few years ago, Dalrymple had some of the worst labels on the shelf. Wine was good inside, yet always a struggle to […]

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Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache 2017

January 10, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Distinguished Sites range. Sourced from one block: VG04, bush vines on yellow clay soils. Winemaker is Kevin Glastonbury. Cork seal. Yalumba, Vine Vale, Grenache, Barossa Valley, 2017 […]

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Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2016

November 2, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Nautilus Estate in Marlborough is part of a group known as the Family of XII (twelve), a banding together of family owned New Zealand wineries. This wine proof that Marlborough […]

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Yalumba Block 2 Bush Vine Grenache Rosé 2018

September 11, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of Yalumba’s “Distinguished Sites” collection, complete with metallic neck mounted dog tag.  Winemaker is Sam Wigan. Yalumba, Block 2, Bush Vine, Grenache, Rosé, Barossa Valley, 2018   Very pale […]

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Yalumba Barossa Bush Vine Grenache 2018

September 2, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sub labelled the “Samuel’s Collection.” Vegan friendly. Yalumba, Bush Vine, Grenache, Barossa, 2018   Awash with fresh and crunchy Grenache fruit. Rose petals, cherries, red currants and light milk chocolate […]

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Heggies Vineyard Cloudline Chardonnay 2018

August 19, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The name recognising that the vineyard sits at 500 metres above sea level. Made by Teresa Heuzenroder. Partial French oak (20%), limited new (5%) and the remainder 1 year and […]

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Heggies Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2016

August 18, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Fruit from a single block, this represents the pinnacle for Heggies Vineyard chardonnay range. Bernard or Dijon Clone for all you wine nerds out there. French oak maturation: 35% new, […]

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Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2016

August 11, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A unique plot of land in the Pipers River region in North East Tasmania. Vigneron is the affable Pete Caldwell. Dalrymple, Cave Block, Chardonnay, Pipers River, 2016   Sweet oak […]

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