Lonely Grape TV Episode #92 – Sabella Pinot Grigio

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I say hello to a friend – Sabella Vineyards.  This time a crisp Pinot Grigio.  Full of green apples and Nashi pears.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #91 Graham Stevens Wines 2011 Rose

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Lonely Grape

My first 2011 wine from McLaren Vale and I am so glad it was this one. The red fruits of Grenache just engulf you in the wine made for pure enjoyment. I enjoyed it (if you had not noticed) and I hope you check it out as well.

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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 is an oak block in the bottle. We then decide when to open the bottle and check out the effect of this wooden block.

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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 be for my video blog – Lonely Grape TV.  My written reviews of cellar doors and wineries from in and around McLaren Vale will now been seen at the new Taste McLaren Vale blog – A wine tragic’s journey around McLaren Vale.  Click here to see the new blog.

To get your view on this move and new setup, I have put up a $25 Voucher to be used on the Taste McLaren Vale web site.  Check out the offer at the Taste McLaren Vale Blog Welcome.

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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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