Category Archives: Mclaren Vale

McLaren Vale Wines – Backyard Shed Cru Red Pack #5

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Lonely Grape

 My wine sales web site http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au is about to roll out the new Backyard Shed Cru wine tasting pack.  The idea of the Backyard Shed Cru packs is to showcase small artiesan wineries from the McLaren Vale region.  The web … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #83 – Genders 2005 McLaren Park Shiraz

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Dianna Genders has done it again with her newly released 2005 McLaren Park Shiraz. Layers of flavor here – check out my review……

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McLaren Vale Wines – Dowie Doole

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Dowie Doole has moved it’s tasting facility to it’s headquarters on California Road. They were previously at the Salopian Inn with Gemtree wines until recent times. The new facility is well set up at the end of a small vineyard … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Vinrock

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Vinrock has 30 acres of vineyards which are between McLaren Vale and Willunga off Malpas Road. This venture is the heart and sole of Don Luca and his sons in law. They grow Shiraz , Grenache and Cabernet and of … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 82 – Vinrock 2010 GSM

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I found another little gem – a GSM from a very small producer called Vinrock. The red fruit base for this wine is just so enjoyable.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Gilligan Wines

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Lonely Grape

One of the joys, I find in McLaren Vale, is the small McLaren Vale wine producers who make wonderfully rich and different wines.  Gilligan Wines is one of these type of producers.  They have 2 vineyards, one vineyard of Shiraz … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale – Budburst and Christmas Preparations

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Lonely Grape

No wine or winery reviews this weekend.  I have not been able to taste wine for the 8 or so days due to having the flu and not being able to smell has hampered any quality wine tasting.  On top … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Battle of Bosworth

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Lonely Grape

One of only 2 fully organically certified vineyard operations in the McLaren Vale region, that I am aware of.  I have previously reviewed this operation so I refer you to this entry by clicking here. They have 2 wine ranges, … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #81 d’Arenberg Shiraz Grenache

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A McLaren Vale icon d’Arenberg Red Stripe Shiraz Grenache. 2 of my favorite varieties at the moment. A joy to share with you and I hope you enjoy it too.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Fonthill Wines

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I first tried wine from Fonthill a few years ago when the owners were also running a restaurant in McLaren Vale (where the Vineyard Kitchen is currently operating from). It was obvious then that the wines were tailored for the … Continue reading →

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