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McLaren Vale Wine – 2011 Vintage Report
There is a lot of doom and gloom being written and talked about regarding the 2011 Vintage from McLaren Vale. There are comments about disease effecting the vines and thus the grapes and how this effects the resultant wine. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Downy Mildew, Fox Creek Wines, Grape, Marius Wines, Mclaren Vale, Shiraz, wine, Winery
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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 74 Grape Picking at Marius Wines
Another vintage – another grape picking day at Marius Wines. So there am I again, picking some wonderful Shiraz grapes. Make sure you stay to the end where there is a good old fashioned Marius Send-Off!
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Tagged grape picking, Marius Wines, Mclaren Vale, McLaren Vale Wine, Shiraz, Small Producer, wine, wine McLaren Vale
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Clare Valley Wines – Jim Barry Wines (Part 2 – Winery Tour and Red Wines)
Check out Part 1 of this 2 part series on Jim Barry Wines. Once again I am reminded how small our world can be. When I found out I was going to Clare, I also remembered that a winemaker from … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, Fox Creek Wines, Mclaren Vale, Oak, Shiraz, wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 73 Genders Shiraz Cabernet
After spending a couple of hours with Dianna Genders, I could think of nothing better that sharing some of the fruits of her labors. This time it is the 2003 Genders Park Drive Shiraz Cabernet. A 70% Shiraz and 30% … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Food, Mclaren Vale, McLaren Vale Wine, Oak, Shiraz, Small Producer, wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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Clare Valley Wines – Tim Adams
I have only been to the Clare Valley 3 times previously to this occasion. On one of those occasions, nearly 20 years ago I went to a tin shed cellar door that had the name Tim Adams. What a difference … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, cellar door, Clare Valley, Grenache, Riesling, Shiraz, tempranillo, wine
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #72 – 2009 Thorpe Wines Reserve Shiraz
Join me in checking out the yet to be released 2009 Thorpe Wines Reserve Shiraz. It shows a real iodine/inky character that seems to characterize this vineyard.
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Tagged Australia, Mclaren Vale, McLaren Vale Wine, Shiraz, Small Producer, wine, wine McLaren Vale
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Mclaren Vale Wines (really from Adelaide Hills)- Griffin Wines
Griffin Wines are in the hills above McLaren Vale and are classified as Adelaide Hills GI. I have decided to review them as they are so close to McLaren Vale. The Griffin’s (Trevor & Val) arrived in Kuitpo in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Adelaide Hills, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Small Producer, wine
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McLaren Vale Wine – Shingleback Wines (Part 2)
Check out part 1 of this review here. The restaurant associated with the Shingleback complex has recently re-opened and has been getting some good reviews. See the attached menu. There is a real effort going on here at the Vineyard … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Cabernet, Cabernet Sauvignon, cellar door, Chardonnay, Mclaren Vale, McLaren Vale Wine, Oak, Shiraz, wine, wine McLaren Vale, Wine tasting descriptors
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Lonely Grape - Wineries & Wines of Mclaren Vale 