Category Archives: Mclaren Vale

McLaren Vale Wines – Minko Wines

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Nestled into the main street of Willunga is a little gem that is Minko wines.  This old world building is the working home of Margo who was just voted the 2010 Outstanding Cellar Door Person Award – well done Margo.  … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 57 – Taste McLaren Vale Red Pack #3

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Lonely Grape

It is so exciting to share the wines from my latest Backyard Shed Cru Red Wine Pack from http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au. 2008 Caught Red Handed Shiraz 2008 Seldom Inn Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Marius Sympatico Shiraz

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McLaren Vale Wines – Minnow Creek Wines

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Minnow Creek Wines comes from 2 friends – Bill who as a businessman enjoyed his wine and thought it would be good to make some plus Tony who was a winemaker friend who had just finished with another winery.  So … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV #56 – Sabella Shiraz, Willunga Creek Cab Shiraz & Sellicks Hill Grenache Shiraz

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This time I share with you 3 wines that will be available in the Taste McLaren Vale – Backyard Shed Cru Red Pack #3. The Sabella 2007 Shiraz, 2007 Willunga Creek Wines “Out for a duck” Cabernet Shiraz and the … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – The Good Doctors Tonic

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Lonely Grape

The good doctor is actually Doctor Matt who works and lives in McLaren Vale.  He has loved wine for a long time and had also harbored a dream of producing and selling his own wine.  The romantic notion of making … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #55 – McLaren Vale Tractor Protest

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Yes a 46 year old man participating in a public protest. Yes the quality of the video is less than average, but I hope it gets the massage across. It will be a tragedy if the Seaford Heights development gets … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – De Lisio Wines

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Lonely Grape

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

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Lonely Grape

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

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Lonely Grape

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

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Lonely Grape

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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