Category Archives: wine

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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Lonely Grape TV Episode #80 Alpha Box & Dice Enigma

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A pleasant look at an emerging variety – Barbera. Sure it is blended with Cabernet but a journey to a new variety from one of my favorite wineries – Alpha Box & Dice.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Genders Wines 2005 McLaren Park Shiraz

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I love my job – well it is not really a job, but I love it anyway. I get the opportunity to visit wonderful people and talk about wine, and yes even drink some as well. This week I had … Continue reading →

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