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Tag Archives: Yarra Valley

De Bortoli Melba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

September 13, 2026by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Named after the famed Dame Nellie Melba. The Melba vineyard first planted in 1971 with further plantings in 1987, 1988 and 1990. Oak and stainless steel ferment (18-20 days) before […]

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Handpicked Wines Highbow Hill Pinot Noir 2023

August 31, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The fruit sourced from pre-phylloxera and newer blocks were fermented separately with 0–25% whole bunch, then aged in French oak (barriques and puncheons; one-third new) for 11 months.. Handpicked Wines, […]

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Xavier Wine Upper Yarra Pinot Noir 2024

July 4, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Xavier Goodridge gives his name to his eponymous label. From the esteemed Lusatia Park vineyard in the Upper Yarra. 100% destemmed berries that were ‘meticulously’ sorted. 15 to 20 days […]

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Journey Wines Ghost Wolf Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2024

June 13, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Used to be a little cult label, founded by Damien North. 6-12 months maturation. Stelvin Luxe screw cap. Journey Wines, Ghost Wolf, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2024 Medium ruby/garnet. Slight […]

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Journey Wines Ghost Wolf Yarra Valley Pinot 2023

June 12, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Used to be a little cult label, founded by Damien North. 6-12 months maturation. Stelvin screw cap. Journey Wines, Ghost Wolf, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2023 Medium to deep ruby. […]

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Journey Wines Ghost Wolf Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2024

June 12, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Used to be a little cult label, founded by Damien North. 6-12 months maturation. Stelvin luxe screw cap. Journey Wines, Ghost Wolf, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2024 Pale to medium straw. […]

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Gundog Estate Indomitus Rutilus 2023

May 13, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Matt Burton has retained the 20% inclusion of Yarra Valley Pinot Noir from Dylan McMahon (ex-Seville Estate), Matt’s partner in crime for Burton McMahon. The 80% Shiraz comes from Canberra […]

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Taylor Made BDX Blend 2022

March 5, 2025by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A fresh look for the Taylor Made range. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), Merlot (26%), Malbec (5%) and Cabernet Franc (4%) from Taylor’s home estates of the Clare Valley. […]

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PHI by De Bortoli Chardonnay 2021

August 1, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from the renowned Lusatia Vineyard which was purchased outright by the De Bortoli family in 2016. The 2019 is still available at time of writing. De Bortoli, PHI, Chardonnay, […]

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PHI by De Bortoli Syrah Grenache 2022

July 31, 2024by vinonotebook Leave a comment

59% Syrah and 41% Grenache from the Freemans Bridge Vineyard in the northern area of Heathcote, central Victoria. The blend saw 15-25% whole bunches included in ferments. Before being pressed […]

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