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Lonely Grape TV Episode 112 La Curio 2010 Primotivo

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Made by one of my favorite McLaren Vale producers. They call this one The Original Zin. I think this is clever – what do you think?

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 111 – La Curio 2010 Sangiovese

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Lonely Grape

From one of my favorite wine makers in McLaren Vale. Hoops has branched out to make a couple of different wines in 2010. A really good vintage and a really good wine. All that you expect from Sangiovese – good fruits and drying tannins. What do you think?

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #120 Gilligan 2011 Little Brother Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Lonely Grape

In 2011 Gilligan wines did not make their flagship SGM wine. Thus the second label – Little Brother, got some fruit it would not normally get. I was looking forward to seeing how this blend was…..

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #119 Grancari Estate 2010 Shiraz

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Lonely Grape

A recently bottled sample from what is fast becoming one of my favorite wineries – the organically grown Grancari Estate.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #118 McMurtrie 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Lonely Grape

After a few weeks of moving house and generally feeling sick Lonely Grape TV is back!

This week check out my review of a very interesting Cabernet – both the packaging as well as the bottle contents. What do you think?

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #117 Angoves Grand Tawny

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Lonely Grape

With the cold weather kicking in here in McLaren Vale I thought I would share a warming fortified with you. Check out my thoughts about the Angoves Grand Tawny. This is a 10 year old Grenache.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #116 Kay Brothers 2010 Basket Pressed Mataro

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Everything old s new again. Mataro also known as Mourvedre has been grown in Australia for many years and now is starting to appear as a red wine blender or on it’s own. Check out my thoughts on this new but old variety from Kay Brothers….

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #115 Oxenberry White Grapple Cider

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Lonely Grape

Another unusual offering from McLaren Vale. This time a “cider” made from 70% McLaren Vale Chardonnay grapes and 30% Adelaide Hills apples. Check out my thoughts on this refreshing drink…..