Category Archives: Mclaren Vale

McLaren Vale Wines – Possoms Wines

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Lonely Grape

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

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Lonely Grape

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

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Lonely Grape

    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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McLaren Vale Wines – Dowie Doole

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Lonely Grape

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

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Lonely Grape

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

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Lonely Grape

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 TV Episode # 51 Barossa v McLaren Vale Shiraz

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Lonely Grape

I had a 2005 Gumpara Shiraz the other night and it was so good I just had to share it with you.  Then I thought I would compare it with one of my favorite McLaren vale Shiraz wines – 2008 … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wineries – Maxwell Wines Part 1 Whites, Meads & Fortifides

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Lonely Grape

I first visited Maxwell Wines during my McLaren Vale winery adventures in the mid 80’s and this visit brings back fond memories.  In those days the parents of the current owner ran the winery and cellar door.  Dad was serving … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #50 – Tasting wine in my Donga

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Welcome to the 50th episode of Lonely Grape TV. I never thought it would last this long! A change of venue – this one was filmed in my donga while I am working back in the mining industry.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Inkwell Wines (again)

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This blog entry is against what I had set out to do – to review every McLaren Vale winery I could find before reviewing any of them for a second time.  Two things went against this.  Firstly, I spent the … Continue reading →

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