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McLaren Vale Wines – De Lisio Wines
Tony De Lisio has had a lifetime of experience in the wine industry from growing up in the family vineyard in Clarendon to making some wine in 1992. When the family vineyard was sold Tony was involved in starting a … Continue reading
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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 54 – 2 whites from somewhere else
Today I am tasting a Clare Valley Riesling that was made in the Riverland and then a Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills that was made in McLaren Vale. Hove you enjoy. Check out these wines and more … Continue reading
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McLaren Vale Wines – Middlebrook Estate
Middlebrook is a McLaren Vale restaurant and function center that specialises on Weddings (where the Rotunda comes into it’s own). I have been visiting the cellar door on an infrequent basis since 1986 and the inside of the function center … Continue reading
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #53 – Duris Liqueur
What a joy – a honey cumquot liqueur, and 2 versions. The current commercial version and a barrel sample (barrel labeled 30/03/2001). This liqueur has been a favorite of mine since 1986. Check out Middlebrook Estate web site here.
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McLaren Vale Wines – Possoms Wines
First of all I thought Possum wines was born from a couple of folks that liked possums – well that maybe the case but the name came from parts of the names from the founding couple. Dr John Possingham and … Continue reading
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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 52 (again) – 2 McLaren Vale Shiraz wines
Oops I got my numbering wrong – Oh well there is now 2 Episode 52’s! Join me with my assistant Son in bringing you the wine variety that McLaren Vale does best – Shiraz. This one had surprising results! The … Continue reading
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McLaren Vale Wines – Gemtree
Gemtree shares it’s cellar door with Dowie Doole – at the Salopian Inn – check out my review of Dowie Doole. The cellar door offers wine flights with cheese & lavosh breads and 6 wines. The wines are … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet, Cabernet Sauvignon, cellar door, Chardonnay, Grenache, Mclaren Vale, McLaren Vale Wine, Merlot, Shiraz, Small Producer, tempranillo, wine, wine McLaren Vale
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McLaren Vale Wines – Dowie Doole
Dowie Doole has their cellar door combined with Gemtree Wines in one of McLaren Vale‘s historic landmarks – the Salopian Inn. The Salopian Inn has been famous for it’s high quality food using regional Fleurieu produce. Under new management this … Continue reading
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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 52 – Two Fortified Wines
I just had to share with you 2 very interesting fortified wines – Dyson Wines Liqueur Chardonnay made from 1990 Vintage Chardonnay from Alan’s block in Maslin’s Beach and the second a Liqueur Mead from Maxwell Wines. Maxwell’s are the … Continue reading
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McLaren Vale Wines – Maxwell Wines Part 2 Red Wines
Check out Part 1 of this review which talks about the white wines, mead (honey wine) and the fortified. The Maxwell Cellar door facility is also available for functions (including weddings) and from 1st October they will be offering the … Continue reading
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Lonely Grape - Wineries & Wines of Mclaren Vale 