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Lonely Grape TV Episode #116 Kay Brothers 2010 Basket Pressed Mataro

Lonely Grape — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:04:36 +0000

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 #115 Oxenberry White Grapple Cider

Lonely Grape — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:54:00 +0000

Another 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…..

Lonely Grape TV Episode #112 Braydun Hill 2006 Premium Shiraz

Lonely Grape — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:47:44 +0000

From one of the small artesian producers Braydun Hill. They concentrate on Shiraz and do a wonderful job. The 2006 is excellent.

Lonely Grape TV Episode #111 Danshi Rise 2008 Shiraz

Lonely Grape — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:43:44 +0000

Danshi Rise -doing what they do best – making good wine from difficult conditions. Check out my thoughts…..

Lonely Grape TV Episode #110 Waywood Wines 2010 Quattro Vini

Lonely Grape — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:09:34 +0000

An interesting blend of Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Cabernet and Shiraz. Not only an interesting blend but also a very interesting wine.

Check out purchase of this wine as part of the Taste McLaren Vale Membership pack

Lonely Grape TV Episode #109 Grancari Estate Old Vine Grenache

Lonely Grape — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:24:20 +0000

Here 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…..

Lonely Grape TV Episode 108 Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards “Banished” Fortified Grenache

Lonely Grape — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:18:00 +0000

Join me when I check out a 20 year old fortified Grenache from a McLaren Vale iconic family owned stable – Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards.

Lonely Grape TV Episode #106 Zimmermann 2010Arneis

Lonely Grape — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:36:31 +0000

Another 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…….

Lonely Grape TV Episode 105 Handmade By Geoff Hardy 2009 Lagrein

Lonely Grape — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:15:55 +0000

Join 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.

Lonely Grape TV Episode #104- 2010 Handcrafted By Geoff Hardy Teroldego

Lonely Grape — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:55:22 +0000

Another new variety – Teroldego. An Italian variety that I have not tried before. It was wonderful and I hope to see more of this variety.