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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 66 – McLaren Vale Cleanskin Shiraz
I thought it would be interesting to see if a cleanskin Shiraz would benefit from breathing – using a Vinturi. Check out the video for my review of this.
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McLaren Vale Wine – Braydun Hill Vineyard
Carol & Tony Bradley-Dunn have put in a lot of hard work to produce some little gems mad with Shiraz from their 10 acres – half planted in 1998 and half in 1999. They have devoted their exploits to Shiraz … Continue reading
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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 65 – Braydun Hill Shiraz & Vinturi
My first use of the Vinturi Aerator and I could not think of a better wine that needs aeration than the 2004 Braydun Hill Hand Picked Premium Single Vineyard Shiraz. A wine with some bottle age plus one with lots … Continue reading
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McLaren Vale Wine – Mr Riggs
Ben Riggs the “Mr Riggs” of this label is the winemaker for Penny’s Hill wines as well and they are all available from the Penny’s Hill Cellar Door in McLaren Vale. They also sell wine under the Whoop Whoop label … Continue reading
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McLaren Vale Wine – Penny”s Hill & The Black Chook
Penny’s Hill cellar door is between the towns of McLaren Vale and Willunga and can only be considered as a success story for McLaren Vale from their 1988 beginnings. A very smart set of packaging where the red dot is … Continue reading
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McLaren Vale Wines – Marienberg and Fern Hill Estate
The Marienberg Cellar Door has just re-opened after refurbishment of the adjacent restaurant. They have also moved the cellar door location onto the McLaren Vale Main Street. This looked like a smart move as previously the outlet was around the … Continue reading
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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 62 Wolf Blass Yellow Labels
Check out my review of Wolf Blass Yellow Label wines – Chardonnay and Cabernet. Wolf Blass are running an in-store promotion for a chance to win tickets to this year’s Boxing Day Cricket Test. They also have an on line … Continue reading
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Lonely Grape - Wineries & Wines of Mclaren Vale 