Category Archives: Mclaren Vale

Lonely Grape TV 135 Dowie Doole 2013 Chenin Blanc

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Lonely Grape

The other white wine “Blanc”.  For me I prefer this to the Savy kind.  My first 2013 wine and a beauty!

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Lonely Grape TV #136 Ruffilli Estate 2009 Cab Merlot Pt 2

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Lonely Grape

Check out my second day tasting of this wine.  It changed significantly and showed the wine will have a long life.

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Lonely Grape TV #135 Ruffilli Estate 2009 Cabernet Merlot

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Lonely Grape

I am fast becoming a big fan of this family based label. For somebody who is not the biggest Cabernet fan this is another beauty. Check out the rest of my thoughts.

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Lonely Grape TV #134 Ruffilli Estate 2010 Shiraz

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Lonely Grape

Interesting Shiraz showing some interesting development after being open for a while.  Lots of yummy McLaren Vale chocolate.

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Lonely Grape TV #133 Sabella 2010 J Petrucci & Son Shiraz

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Lonely Grape

Another wine from the the 2010 McLaren Vale Scarce Earth Project.  This project has been put together to showcase the various geologies of the region and the effect on the wine.  Check out my thoughts….

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Lonely Grape TV #132 Zimmermann 2008 Shiraz

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Lonely Grape

Lovely people and lovely wine.  The Zimmermann’s are great people and have produced a pretty good wine from their tendered vineyard.  Check out the rest of my comments about the wine.

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Lonely Grape TV #131 Thorpe Wines 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Lonely Grape

As usual Thorpe Wines over deliver on their price point.  I have been watching this wine for a couple of years now and I think it is really starting to drink well.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 130 Grancari Estate 2011 Shiraz Grenache

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Lonely Grape

From a fully organic producer. From a difficult vintage plus a change away from the very ripe and heavy style that is usual for this winery.  Well see what I think….

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 128 Foggo Wines Sparkling Black Myriah

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Lonely Grape

The French may have invented sparkling red wine but Australia seems to have ownership.  This one is a beauty – full of character and not sweet.

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Lonely Grape TV #129 Ducks in a Row Straight Up Mataro

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Lonely Grape

Part of my next Backyard Shed Cru tasting pack, this wine is all about the fruit character of an emerging grape variety that has been here for over 100 years.  Check out my thoughts…

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