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Yalumba Eden Valley Roussanne 2025

March 20, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Still one of the few single Roussanne bottlings in Australia. Sourced primarily from a single vineyard next door to the Yalumba winery (along with another Angaston vineyard an another in […]

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Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2023

March 18, 2026by 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. 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Merlot. […]

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Smith & Hooper Merlot 2023

March 13, 2026by 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. Again, no change in RRP from […]

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Yalumba Barossa Grenache Rosé 2025

March 10, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Who doesn’t love a bit of pink in their lives? Part of the ‘Samuel’s Collection’ white label range. Winemaker is Marc Van Heldren. Yalumba, Rosé, Grenache, Barossa, 2025 Pale salmon […]

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La Maschera Pinot Grigio 2025

March 9, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from Wrattonbully (just above Coonawarra). Fermented and matured in older French Oak. There’s a little splash of Viognier that was co-fermented with the main PG fruit. Winemaker is Heather […]

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Parish Vineyards Evandale Pinot Gris 2025

March 9, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estate Vineyards and labels. Part of the ‘Parish’ range which sees fruit from southern and northern Tasmanian. This plot comes from Evandale, a tiny hamlet […]

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Smith & Hooper Pinot Grigio 2025

March 5, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Grown on the ancient soils of Wrattonbully, just north of Coonawarra. The fruit is hand picked and the wine wild fermented. Vegan friendly, if that’s important to you. Made by […]

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La Maschera Pinot Grigio 2024

March 5, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Oops, this one fell through the reviewing cracks and the 2025 has just been released. Should still be quite a bit of this around in retail land. There’s a little […]

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La Maschera Prosecco NV

February 8, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Is the grape Prosecco or Glera? Is it region or variety? There’s a fight that’s been stewing for a few years with Italy and Australia. But whatever. This makes no […]

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Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2024

February 2, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

While Chardonnay is somewhat the handmaiden to EV Riesling Queen, the team at Heggies (part of Hill-Smith Family Estates) have the recipe right. Winemaker is Marc Van Halderen. Heggies Vineyard, […]

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