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Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache Blanc 2025

October 20, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The 3rd release of this wine. Only 1 hectare of Grenache Blanc among the many Grenache Noir vines of Yalumba’s Tri-Centenary vineyard. Winemaker is Sam Wigan. Yalumba, Vine Vale, Grenache […]

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Earthworks Tempranillo 2024

July 18, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable and usually found a lot cheaper than the RRP (which is just made for the quality). Made by Sam Wigan.  Vegan friendly if […]

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Running With Bulls Tempranillo – Bagnum 2023

July 9, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From within the Hill-Smith Family Estates ranch . Wine maker is Sam Wigan. Casks, or in this case a “bag filled with a magnum of wine” have boundless environmental benefits. […]

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Running With Bulls Bullish Shiraz 2024

July 9, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Running With Bulls are the Hill-Smith Family Estate’s Iberian fun and tasty range. Here they make a reach and have bottled a Shiraz (hence the Bullish sub-title)., but keep to […]

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Running With Bulls Grenache 2023

April 26, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Running With Bulls are the Hill-Smith Family Estate’s Iberian fun and tasty range. Slight tweak to the labelling (previously ‘Garnacha’: Espanola for Grenache). Made by young(ish) gun Sam Wigan. Wild […]

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Yalumba Grenache Rosé 2024

October 29, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Who doesn’t love a bit of pink in their lives? The team at Yalumba have introduced this Grenache Rosé into the line up as part of the ‘Samuel’s Collection’ white […]

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Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache Blanc 2024

October 28, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

International Grenache Day was on September 20th. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to the exceptional array of wines the team at Yalumba sent through for the occasion. But that doesn’t matter, […]

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Earthworks Tempranillo 2022

August 12, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable and usually found a lot cheaper than the RRP (which is just made for the quality). Made by Sam Wigan.  Vegan friendly if […]

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Yalumba The Y Series Sangiovese Rosé 2022

March 28, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Y Series continually delivers value for money across the range. Here we have the obligatory pink release. Winemaker is Sam Wigan Yalumba, The Y Series, Sangiovese, Rosé, South Australia, […]

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Yalumba The Y Series Riesling 2022

March 22, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

In a world where most Riesling is underpriced and great value, some stand out even further. Wild ferment and vegan friendly. Winemaker is Sam Wigan. Yalumba are rolling across to […]

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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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