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About Lonely Grape

Passionate about wine - particularly McLaren Vale wines. Check out my blog on different winery reviews and my wine sales web site

Lonely Grape TV Episode 112 La Curio 2010 Primotivo

Made by one of my favorite McLaren Vale producers.  They call this one The Original Zin.  I think this is clever – what do you think?

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 111 – La Curio 2010 Sangiovese

From one of my favorite wine makers in McLaren Vale. Hoops has branched out to make a couple of different wines in 2010. A really good vintage and a really good wine. All that you expect from Sangiovese – good … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #120 Gilligan 2011 Little Brother Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre

In 2011 Gilligan wines did not make their flagship SGM wine.  Thus the second label – Little Brother, got some fruit it would not normally get.  I was looking forward to seeing how this blend was…..

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #119 Grancari Estate 2010 Shiraz

A recently bottled sample from what is fast becoming one of my favorite wineries – the organically grown Grancari Estate.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #118 McMurtrie 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

After a few weeks of moving house and generally feeling sick Lonely Grape TV is back! This week check out my review of a very interesting Cabernet – both the packaging as well as the bottle contents. What do you … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #117 Angoves Grand Tawny

With the cold weather kicking in here in McLaren Vale I thought I would share a warming fortified with you. Check out my thoughts about the Angoves Grand Tawny. This is a 10 year old Grenache.

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

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 … Continue reading

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #115 Oxenberry White Grapple Cider

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…..

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #114 Graham Stevens Wines 2010 Liqueur Muscat

What a different wine. Not as luscious as the Victorian muscats but it is still such a wonderful mouthful. Join me in trying it….

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #113 Pikkara 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

A micro producergiving us a Cabernet ot real substance.  Check out my thoughts…….

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