Author Archives: Lonely Grape

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 #92 – Sabella Pinot Grigio

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I say hello to a friend – Sabella Vineyards. This time a crisp Pinot Grigio. Full of green apples and Nashi pears.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #91 Graham Stevens Wines 2011 Rose

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Lonely Grape

My first 2011 wine from McLaren Vale and I am so glad it was this one. The red fruits of Grenache just engulf you in the wine made for pure enjoyment. I enjoyed it (if you had not noticed) and … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #90 – Massey 2005 Bambino Shiraz

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Massey Vineyards – a McLaren Vale wine producer I do not know anything about. After tasting this I will have to change that. I thoroughly enjoyed this 2005 Shiraz. Join me while I check it out!

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #89 – Sabella 2008 Reserve Shiraz

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Lonely Grape

My Son, Tyler, and I share with you one of the most interesting marketing plays I have seen in winemaking. The winemaker is allowing us the consumer make the decision about how much oak maturation the wine gets as there … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #88 Graham Stevens Wines Vintage Shiraz

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Lonely Grape

This Vintage Fortified Shiraz is a beauty from Graham Stevens Wines – it is like essence of Shiraz in a bottle.

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Change to Lonely Grape and Taste McLaren Vale

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Today marks the beginning of a new venture in the Lonely Grape and Taste McLaren Vale. In many ways there will be no change but in others there is a major change in direction. From today the Lonely grape will … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 87 Dowie Doole 2009 Cabernet

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Lonely Grape

There were no donuts in this wine – good Cabernet from McLaren Vale from Dowie Doole. Check out the video to see what I mean……

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 86 2010 Gilligan SGM

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Lonely Grape

What a joy – the 2010 Gilligan Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre. One of my favorite blends and this one makes the grade.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 84 Possums 2006 Grenache

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A mature McLaren Vale Grenache from the Blewitt Springs vineyard of Possums Vineyards. All the red fruits you would expect from this variety and a bit more – check it out.