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Lonely Grape TV Episode #70 – 2006 Pikkara Shiraz

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Yet again another little gem I found while checking out the wines of McLaren Vale. From the McMurtrie family vineyards. Watch out for their Cabernet – just released. This wine is part of http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au in their Backyard Shed Cru Red … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 69 – 2009 La Curio Grenache Shiraz

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A new format with only tasting 1 wine – so to reduce the size of the videos. Also I am reviewing a wine I have for sale on http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au web site. The wine – 2009 La Curio “The Nubile” McLaren … Continue reading →

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Taste McLaren Vale’s Backyard Shed Crew Red Pack #4

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Every 3 months Taste McLaren Vale puts together a tasting pack called the Backyard Shed Cru pack.  This time it is a red wine pack.  While I review small artisan wineries from McLaren Vale I not only write about them … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Danshi Rise Wines

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Steve (owner, grape grower and winemaker) has been making wine from his lovingly tendered vineyard since 2003 (with the exception of 2005) and has supplied grapes to many well known McLaren Vale wineries – wineries that only look for grapes … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #67 – Danshi Rise Shiraz

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Danshi Rise is a very small winery producing Shiraz wines of great depth and structure. Lots of alcohol and flavor here. Check out my tasting in the winery.

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McLaren Vale On Line – Connect McLaren Vale

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Just for something totally different, I am not reviewing a winery but a note about the fact that the McLaren Vale iPhone App is here – called Connect McLaren Vale.  The App is built by Connect Broadcast and sponsored in … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 65 – Braydun Hill Shiraz & Vinturi

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Lonely Grape

My first use of the Vinturi Aerator and I could not think of a better wine that needs aeration than the 2004 Braydun Hill Hand Picked Premium Single Vineyard Shiraz. A wine with some bottle age plus one with lots … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Mr Riggs

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Ben Riggs the “Mr Riggs” of this label is the winemaker for Penny’s Hill wines as well and they are all available from the Penny’s Hill Cellar Door in McLaren Vale. They also sell wine under the Whoop Whoop label … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Penny”s Hill & The Black Chook

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Penny’s Hill cellar door is between the towns of McLaren Vale and Willunga and can only be considered as a success story for McLaren Vale from their 1988 beginnings.  A very smart set of packaging where the red dot is … Continue reading →

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Lonley Grape TV Episode # 64 – Vale v Barossa Sparkling Shiraz

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Back at the Barossa Collective Cellar Door (Main Street, Tanunda). Drop in and say Hello and let them know Shane sent you. This time I am tasting 2 Sparkling Shiraz wines. Thorpe 2006 & Karra Yerta NV. Both yum in … Continue reading →

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