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Sandalford Estate Reserve Verdelho 2018

June 17, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from Sandalford’s Wilyabrup vineyard. Sandalford, Estate Reserve, Verdelho, Margaret River, 2018   Pale lemon colour in the glass. Aromatic nose: reminiscent of fresh daisies, spring time clean lime leaf, […]

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Sandalford Margaret River Rosé 2018

June 17, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Rosé made from Margaret River’s premium red grape, Cabernet Sauvignon. Sandalford, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, 2018 Fragrant blackcurrant juice cordial, ripe strawberry, bresaola light meaty note with a spearmint […]

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Sandalford Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

June 16, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Note the importance of the Semillon being listed first. Sandalford, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, 2018   Fresh , intense lemon citrus squeezed over light tropical seed fruits with hints […]

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Sandalford Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018

June 14, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Margaret River, home to the best SB/S blends! Sandalford, Estate Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Margaret River, 2018   Pale colour in the glass with green hue. Fragrant tropical fruit skin […]

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The Gate by Shingleback Shiraz 2016

June 10, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

15 Months in (15%) French and (85%) American oak maturation. Shingleback, The Gate, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2016 Pencily, dusty, vanillan oak with a medicinal herby green peppercorn spice over blackberry, […]

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The Gate by Shingleback Shiraz 2015

April 5, 2018by vinonotebook 1 Comment

A cellar door and on website only Shiraz here from Shingleback. Stelvin Luxe cap and a tall Bordeaux bottle give elegance. French and American oak maturation. Shingleback, The Gate, Shiraz, […]

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Mitchell McNicol Riesling 2009

September 5, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

An aged release but not yet fully aged. Such a delight to see such a wine in the throes of development: Maturity and youth. Dry grown on a “steep hill […]

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Passing Clouds Pinot Noir 2016

August 15, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of a line up of pinot noirs for a blind tasting.  Sourced from the Quarry Ridge vineyard in Kilmore, which is pretty much dead 60 kilometres north of Melbourne, […]

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West Cape Howe Chardonnay 2016

August 2, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the winery’s “Cape To Cape” range, most fruit sourced from the Great Southern region. West Cape Howe, Chardonnay, Western Australia, 2016 Light citrus fruit, yellow stone fruit melange […]

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Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

July 20, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

2012 was a “cold, wet” vintage in Mudgee. This “was the kind of season where grapes are often picked unripe in a rush to beat disease resulting in green, astringent […]

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