Everything old s new again. Mataro also known as Mourvedre has been grown in Australia for many years and now is starting to appear as a red wine blender or on it’s own. Check out my thoughts on this new but old variety from Kay Brothers….
Lonely Grape TV Episode #116 Kay Brothers 2010 Basket Pressed Mataro
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #115 Oxenberry White Grapple Cider
13 05 2012Another unusual offering from McLaren Vale. This time a “cider” made from 70% McLaren Vale Chardonnay grapes and 30% Adelaide Hills apples. Check out my thoughts on this refreshing drink…..
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #112 Braydun Hill 2006 Premium Shiraz
14 04 2012From one of the small artesian producers Braydun Hill. They concentrate on Shiraz and do a wonderful job. The 2006 is excellent.
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #111 Danshi Rise 2008 Shiraz
6 04 2012Danshi Rise -doing what they do best – making good wine from difficult conditions. Check out my thoughts…..
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #110 Waywood Wines 2010 Quattro Vini
30 03 2012An interesting blend of Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Cabernet and Shiraz. Not only an interesting blend but also a very interesting wine.
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Tags: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mclaren Vale, McLaren Vale Wine, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Small Producer, wine
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #109 Grancari Estate Old Vine Grenache
25 03 2012Here I an reviewing the first wine from the Taste McLaren Vale membership tasting back – Backyard Shed Cru Tasting Pack #6. This old vine Grenache comes from one of thE few fully certified organic producers in McLaren Vale. Check out my thoughts…..
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Lonely Grape TV Episode 108 Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards “Banished” Fortified Grenache
18 03 2012Join me when I check out a 20 year old fortified Grenache from a McLaren Vale iconic family owned stable – Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards.
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #106 Zimmermann 2010Arneis
26 02 2012Another of the emerging varieties – this time Arneis, a white wine variety that has a reputation for doing well in McLaren Vale. See what you think…….
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Lonely Grape TV Episode 105 Handmade By Geoff Hardy 2009 Lagrein
20 02 2012Join me checking out another emerging variety – this time a Lagrein. I have tried this variety before and I am amazed at the milk chocolate character this wine seems to provide.
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #104- 2010 Handcrafted By Geoff Hardy Teroldego
12 02 2012Another new variety – Teroldego. An Italian variety that I have not tried before. It was wonderful and I hope to see more of this variety.
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