A treat for me and I hope a treat for you. The grape variety Aglianico from Southern Italy is a varietal I have never tried before. I was certainly impressed – enough to want to try more from this variety.
Lonely Grape TV Episode #101 – Pertaringa Aglianico
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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 99 – Braydun Hill 2008 Shimply Shiraz
31 12 2011From the Braydun Hill stable, this Shimply Shiraz is a pleasant surprise and I can see why it is a recent award winner.
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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 98 Pikkara 2010 Shiraz
10 12 2011A newly bottled 2010 Shiraz from a really small McLaren Vale producer – Pikkara. This will be one to watch. All the usual character of McLaren Vale Shiraz.
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #97 Inkwell 2010 Primotivo
3 12 2011Join me while I taste one of the few Zinfandel’s I have tried. I would have to say that this one is my favorite.
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #95 – Grancari Estate 2008 Shiraz
19 11 2011A Shiraz from one of the few fully certified organic vineyard and winery combinations in McLaren Vale. 2008 was a hot vintage that caused many issues with the resultant wine, however this wine seems to have been spared.
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #94 – Gancari Estate Rose
13 11 2011A wine style that seems to be an emotional roller coaster – Rose. Like it or love it this style seems to get people talking about the style and having an opinion about it. This style is quite dry and suits me. What do you think?
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #91 Graham Stevens Wines 2011 Rose
30 10 2011My first 2011 wine from McLaren Vale and I am so glad it was this one. The red fruits of Grenache just engulf you in the wine made for pure enjoyment. I enjoyed it (if you had not noticed) and I hope you check it out as well.
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #90 – Massey 2005 Bambino Shiraz
24 10 2011Massey Vineyards – a McLaren Vale wine producer I do not know anything about. After tasting this I will have to change that. I thoroughly enjoyed this 2005 Shiraz. Join me while I check it out!
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #88 Graham Stevens Wines Vintage Shiraz
9 10 2011This Vintage Fortified Shiraz is a beauty from Graham Stevens Wines – it is like essence of Shiraz in a bottle.
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