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Tag Archives: Terra Rossa

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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Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

July 26, 2023by vinonotebook 1 Comment

The Cigar: thus named to describe the unique cigar-shaped strip of rich red terra rossa soil of the Coonawarra. This release cleaned up at many shows. Original winemaker Nat Cleghorn […]

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Heirloom Wines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

December 16, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

From the terra rossa soil of Coonawarra. Made by the talented hands of Elena and Zar Brooks.  Heirloom Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, 2019 Sweaty, dark blackberry fruit with signature, regional […]

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Riesling 2016

December 5, 2016by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This label as been part of the Wynn’s lineup since 1962. That’s a lot of good wine that’s been sold at very good prices. Not uncommon to get a sneaky […]

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay 2015

December 5, 2016by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Potentially the least talked about wine in the Wynn’s gabled stable. I’m not sure why that is, perhaps Coonawarra just isn’t seen as a fashionable Chardonnay area. The SA Wine […]

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Katnook Estate Founder’s Block Shiraz 2015

November 12, 2016by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Founder’s Block range is the entry level for the consistent and regional Katnook Estate. Often found at a price under the RRP, they represent top quality, archetypical drinking. Katnook Estate […]

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