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McLaren Vale Wineries – Vintage Over, Now What?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Lonely Grape

So Vintage is over and the hectic time of the winemakers year is over – well maybe but then how about this list of things to do with the new wines to be:- Check the last open vessel fermentations and … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines in the Barossa

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I find it amazing at times but it is quite interesting the effect of an organised tasting at one place with Barossa, Eden Valley and mcLaren Vale wines at a cellar door in the Barossa!  There was comments from both … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape Tv Episode #76 Mourvedre

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Lonely Grape

What a joy – tasting one of my favorite wine varieties (Mourvedre) and spending time with my son Tyler. One of them tries to take over the show.

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Clare Valley Wines – Jim Barry Wines (Part 2 – Winery Tour and Red Wines)

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Check out Part 1 of this 2 part series on Jim Barry Wines. Once again I am reminded how small our world can be.  When I found out I was going to Clare, I also remembered that a winemaker from … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 73 Genders Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Lonely Grape

After spending a couple of hours with Dianna Genders, I could think of nothing better that sharing some of the fruits of her labors. This time it is the 2003 Genders Park Drive Shiraz Cabernet. A 70% Shiraz and 30% … Continue reading →

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Clare Valley Wines – Tim Adams

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I have only been to the Clare Valley 3 times previously to this occasion.  On one of those occasions, nearly 20 years ago I went to a tin shed cellar door that had the name Tim Adams.  What a difference … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #72 – 2009 Thorpe Wines Reserve Shiraz

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Join me in checking out the yet to be released 2009 Thorpe Wines Reserve Shiraz. It shows a real iodine/inky character that seems to characterize this vineyard.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Shingleback Wines (Part 2)

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Check out part 1 of this review here. The restaurant associated with the Shingleback complex has recently re-opened and has been getting some good reviews.  See the attached menu.  There is a real effort going on here at the Vineyard … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Shingleback Wines (Part 1)

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Shingleback Wines Cellar Door has the distinction of being the first cellar door you drive past or to as you enter McLaren Vale’s main street.  They moved into the current facility a few years ago after being in the Tourist … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #71 – 2008 Pieri Occasione Shiraz

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

What an unusual wine. The wine from 2008 was passed through the red wine pressings from 2009 – very unusual characters and very pleasant. Check out this wine from http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au in their Backyard Shed Cru Red Pack #4

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