Tag Archives: Barossa

Lonely Grape TV Episode #96 Leibich Vintage Fortified

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

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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McLaren Vale Wines in the Barossa

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

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

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

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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Lonely Grape TV Episode #61 Barossa vs McLaren Vale Shiraz

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

Part 3 of the series of tastings conducted at Collective Barossa Cellar Door. This time a Shiraz effort – one from each region (McLaren Vale and Barossa).

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 59 McLaren Vale v Barossa Cab Shiraz

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Join me for Episode 2 of my Barossa vs McLaren Vale wines at the Collective Barossa cellar door (Main Street, Tanunda). This week the tasting is of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz blends.

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A McLaren Vale-ite in the Barossa

Posted on November 28, 2010 by

First things first – I love McLaren Vale and the wines she brings, but I also adore wines from the Barossa.  I believe the Barossa, Adelaide Hills, Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale should join forces to promote South Australian wines … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 58 – Barossa vs McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

Recently I had the pleasure of spending a weekend in the Barossa – at Collective Barossa (Main Street, Tanunda) to show some McLaren Vale wines next to Barossa wines. This is the first part of a series of videos where … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 51 Barossa v McLaren Vale Shiraz

Posted on September 24, 2010 by

I had a 2005 Gumpara Shiraz the other night and it was so good I just had to share it with you.  Then I thought I would compare it with one of my favorite McLaren vale Shiraz wines – 2008 … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #27 – McLaren Vale vs Barossa Grenache

Posted on March 23, 2010 by

Check out my tasting of a Barossa Grenache (Smallfry 2007 Grenache) and McLaren Vale Grenache (Olivers Taranga Vineyards 2007 Grenache). Guess which wine I thought was the better one!

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Linfield Road Wines

Posted on March 20, 2010 by

This is the second of 2 cellar doors I visited on my recent Barossa trip .  Williamstown is on the southern edge of the Barossa and it is the way I travel to Tanunda and the other parts of the … Continue reading →

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