Category Archives: Mclaren Vale

McLaren Vale Wines – Tim Geddes Wines

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Lonely Grape

To say that Tim Geddes is an interesting character would be an understatement.  With making wines from the old Maxwells winery (that is now owned by Scarpontoni) he has developed a number of wine making gigs as a contractor and … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #44 – Waywood Wines Pt2

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Another experiment. @ Waywood wines that have been kept for 10 days under vacuvun (ie air removed from the partially empty bottle). The idea was is to see the development over the 10 days……

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McLaren Vale Wines – Fall From Grace / S.C. Pannell Wines

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Fall From Grace is one of the most interesting Jewels of McLaren Vale.  At the smallest wine store I have ever experienced one can find:- French & Italian wines from artisan producers high quality glassware restaurant cookware French & Italian … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #43 – Waywood Wines

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Lonely Grape

What a great day – in a winery tasting wines during a sunny winters day in McLaren Vale. The Waywood wines are what I would call food wines.  What do you think?

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McLaren Vale Wine – Waywood Wines

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Andrew Wood from Waywood Wines contacted me via e-mail with the intention to have a look at his wines.  His tone from the first moment was one of wanting feedback on his wines – not just a review that would … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #42 – Kay Brothers Cellar Door

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Lonely Grape

It was such a pleasure to conduct a tasting at the oldest family owned winery in McLaren Vale. Part of the Kay family since 1890. This time I try their Basket Press Shiraz and a Liqueor Muscat.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards is one of the original vineyards of the McLaren Vale region.  First plantings were in 1859 with the Kay Brothers purchasing the property in 1890.  The current winemaker, Colin Kay, is third generation family winemaker.  The … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #41 – Paxton Wines Cellar Door

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Check out my video at Paxton’s Cellar Door. I taste their Marsanne and the Shiraz/Grenache blend.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Rosemount Wines Part 2

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This blog entry is part 2 of a 2 part review of the Rosemount Cellar Door.  Check out my Rosemount Cellar Door Review Part 1 .  This entry is reviewing the desert/fortifieds plus their flagship range.  The Flagship Wines tasting … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #40 – McLaren Vale Roadway Wine Signs

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Lonely Grape

A change up to the normal video – no wine tasting. Instead I thought I would share with you the new McLaren Vale entrance winery road signs. At last they have been updated and show some of the wineries you … Continue reading →

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