Category Archives: Mclaren Vale

Lonely Grape TV Episode 103 – Genders 2006 Cabernet

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Dianna Genders has done it again with a McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon of substance.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 102 – 2009 Samuels Gorge Grenache

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Join me in sharing my favorite grape variety from one of my favorite wineries – Samuels Gorge Grenache. Part of the McLaren Vale Cadensia Project. A regional marketing of Grenache. This variety can make excellent wine but it is not … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #101 – Pertaringa Aglianico

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Lonely Grape

A treat for me and I hope a treat for you. The grape variety Aglianico from Southern Italy is a varietal I have never tried before. I was certainly impressed – enough to want to try more from this variety.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #100 – Fox Creek Wines 2009 Short Row Shiraz

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Thanks for joining me on the 100th episode of Lonely Grape TV. As this is a special treat I am sharing a bottle on 2009 Fox Creek Wines Short Row Shiraz. A wine I had some involvement in making as … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 99 – Braydun Hill 2008 Shimply Shiraz

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Lonely Grape

From the Braydun Hill stable, this Shimply Shiraz is a pleasant surprise and I can see why it is a recent award winner.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 98 Pikkara 2010 Shiraz

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A newly bottled 2010 Shiraz from a really small McLaren Vale producer – Pikkara. This will be one to watch. All the usual character of McLaren Vale Shiraz.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #97 Inkwell 2010 Primotivo

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Join me while I taste one of the few Zinfandel’s I have tried.  I would have to say that this one is my favorite.  

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #96 Leibich Vintage Fortified

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Vintage Fortified style seems to be a dying expression of the fermented grape.  It is a pity as this style can be excellent.  I do like this version – check out my comments.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #95 – Grancari Estate 2008 Shiraz

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A Shiraz from one of the few fully certified organic vineyard and winery combinations in McLaren Vale.  2008 was a hot vintage that caused many issues with the resultant wine, however this wine seems to have been spared.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #94 – Gancari Estate Rose

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A wine style that seems to be an emotional roller coaster – Rose.  Like it or love it this style seems to get people talking about the style and having an opinion about it.  This style is quite dry and … Continue reading →

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