Category Archives: Mclaren Vale

McLaren Vale Wines – Primo Estate Wines

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I remember about 25 years ago spending a very enjoyable afternoon with a young winemaker who was to be married soon and we discussed things such as making wine in the hot wine region that is Angle Vale (just north … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 74 Grape Picking at Marius Wines

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Lonely Grape

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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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 73 Genders Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Lonely Grape

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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Lonely Grape TV Episode #72 – 2009 Thorpe Wines Reserve Shiraz

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Lonely Grape

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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Mclaren Vale Wines (really from Adelaide Hills)- Griffin Wines

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Lonely Grape

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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McLaren Vale Wine – Shingleback Wines (Part 2)

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Lonely Grape

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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McLaren Vale Wine – Shingleback Wines (Part 1)

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Shingleback Wines Cellar Door has the distinction of being the first cellar door you drive past or to as you enter McLaren Vale’s main street.  They moved into the current facility a few years ago after being in the Tourist … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #71 – 2008 Pieri Occasione Shiraz

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

What an unusual wine. The wine from 2008 was passed through the red wine pressings from 2009 – very unusual characters and very pleasant. Check out this wine from http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au in their Backyard Shed Cru Red Pack #4

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McLaren Vale Wine – Taste McLaren Vale

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Lonely Grape

  I have to say this review is about my other self – yes, Taste McLaren Vale is the wine sales web site for the same person who writes this blog.  I can already hear you ask why am I … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #70 – 2006 Pikkara Shiraz

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Yet again another little gem I found while checking out the wines of McLaren Vale. From the McMurtrie family vineyards. Watch out for their Cabernet – just released. This wine is part of http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au in their Backyard Shed Cru Red … Continue reading →

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