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Ringbolt Chardonnay 2024

September 4, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Second release of the label that forms part of the greater Hill Smith Family Estates stable. Winemaker Heather Fraser puts through 100% barrel and wild ferment, a touch of malolactic […]

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Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

April 26, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the greater Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region in famed Margaret River. Winemaker is Heather Fraser, with her signature proudly displayed on the […]

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Parish Vineyards Forcett Sauvignon Blanc 2024

December 26, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estate Vineyards and labels. The Parish range has extended to a number of single vineyards with this fruit coming from the ‘Parish of Forcett,’ in […]

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Parish Vineyards Sorell Riesling 2024

December 19, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estate Vineyards and labels. The Parish range has extended to a number of single vineyards, with this one at Sorell (pronounced Sor-ell, not sorr-awl), around […]

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Parish Vineyards Pinot Gris 2024

December 17, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estate Vineyards and labels. The original Parish vineyard now has some other land holdings in the stable. This plot comes from Evandale, a tiny hamlet […]

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Ringbolt Chardonnay 2023

May 28, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the greater Hill Smith Family Estates stable. After the persistent success of the Cabernet Sauvignon, winemaker Heather Fraser gets her hands onto some premium white grapes. 100% barrel […]

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Parish Vineyard Riesling 2023

March 9, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estate Vineyards and labels. This fruit comes from a  3-hectare block of mature vines on the Parish Vineyard in the Coal River Valley just outside […]

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Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

August 4, 2023by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the greater Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable. Arguably one of the more consistent mod Oz style Cabernet Sauvignon releases. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region. Winemaker is […]

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Ox Hardy Grenache 2021

August 26, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

International Grenache Day is coming on September 17th! And while there’s a day for every grape type….Australia is in an amazing place for Grenache at the moment.  Spoiled for choice […]

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Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

July 15, 2022by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the greater Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable. Consistent bling winner on the show circuit. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region. Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Ringbolt, Cabernet Sauvignon, […]

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Unknown's avatarHalf decent palate. Wine writer for Regional Media's "Weekend Magazine;" AWRI AWAC #47 Graduate and WSET Advanced Level 3 w/ Distinction.

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