Category Archives: Mclaren Vale

McLaren Vale Wines – Rosemount Wines

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Firstly, I need to make one thing clear.  I was a fan of this facility being Seaview Estate – in the late 80’s I visited this cellar door many times and I visited the old Seaview Glenloth Winery a number … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Yangarra Estate

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Yangarra Estate is an organic and biodynamic vineyard that concentrates on winemaking in the vineyard and then minimal winemaking interferences.  Wines are picked based on flavor and not on laboratory results.  The small wine batches from each section of the … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #39 – Genders Cabernet & Madeleines Shiraz

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Join me at my home bar for a fun tasting of 2 small producers – Genders Wines & Madeleines. Both are producing wonderful wines that are worth checking out.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Paxton Wines

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Paxton Wines was one of the first wineries I visited about 2 1/2 years ago when we moved to McLaren Vale.  The smiling face then was one Ben Paxton.  I was destined to meet Ben a few times between then … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #38 – J&J Vineyards 2009 Reds Experiment Part 2

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Join me for part 2 of my 2009 J&J Red Wine experiment. This video shows me tasting the wines after 7 days of being open (screw cap on). Part 1 was after 2.5 days of being opened.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Scarpantoni Estate Wines Part 2

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This is part 2 of a 2 part review of Scarpantoni Estate Wines – check out Part 1, which reviews the cleanskins, sparkling and white wines). This winery has a long history of a close Italian family producing wine quality … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #37 – J&J Vineyards 2009 Reds Experiment Part 1

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Join me for a wine experiment. This video is me tasting 2 recently bottled J&J Vineyards Reds after being open for 2.5 days (with screw cap on). Part 2 will be after 7 days from being opened.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Scarpantoni Estate Wines Part 1

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Lonely Grape

The Scarpantoni family originates from Italy and arrived in Australia in 1952.  In 1958 Dom bought his first property of just 5.6 hectares.  10 years later the original school property of 20 hectares was purchased in the adjacent town of … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #36 – Scarpantoni Estate

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Lonely Grape

It is getting colder and the thoughts of people in McLaren Vale move towards pruning and drinking fortifieds (to keep you warm on the inside). Here I taste 2 very different fortified wines from Scarpantoni Estate Wines.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Willunga Creek Wines

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Willunga Creek Wines is the brain child and output of David Cheesley.  Originally, grapes were sold but David could see the trend of lower grape prices were coming so he ventured into wine making.  Some grapes are still sold, with … Continue reading →

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