Category Archives: wine

Lonely Grape TV Episode #90 – Massey 2005 Bambino Shiraz

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Massey Vineyards – a McLaren Vale wine producer I do not know anything about. After tasting this I will have to change that. I thoroughly enjoyed this 2005 Shiraz. Join me while I check it out!

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #89 – Sabella 2008 Reserve Shiraz

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Lonely Grape

My Son, Tyler, and I share with you one of the most interesting marketing plays I have seen in winemaking. The winemaker is allowing us the consumer make the decision about how much oak maturation the wine gets as there … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #88 Graham Stevens Wines Vintage Shiraz

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Lonely Grape

This Vintage Fortified Shiraz is a beauty from Graham Stevens Wines – it is like essence of Shiraz in a bottle.

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Change to Lonely Grape and Taste McLaren Vale

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Today marks the beginning of a new venture in the Lonely Grape and Taste McLaren Vale. In many ways there will be no change but in others there is a major change in direction. From today the Lonely grape will … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 87 Dowie Doole 2009 Cabernet

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Lonely Grape

There were no donuts in this wine – good Cabernet from McLaren Vale from Dowie Doole. Check out the video to see what I mean……

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 86 2010 Gilligan SGM

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Lonely Grape

What a joy – the 2010 Gilligan Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre. One of my favorite blends and this one makes the grade.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 84 Possums 2006 Grenache

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A mature McLaren Vale Grenache from the Blewitt Springs vineyard of Possums Vineyards. All the red fruits you would expect from this variety and a bit more – check it out.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 85 – 2009 Black Minnow

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

2009 Black Minnow from Minnow Creek Wines – a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet and 5% Malbec. Interesting blend and an interesting wine.

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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 →