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 really known by the every day consumer.

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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 I did most of the laboratory analysis of the grapes, ferments and wine, during my 18 months at Fox Creek Wines.

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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 suits me.  What do you think?

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