Tag Archives: Cabernet

Lonely Grape TV #142 Possingham & Summers 2009 Cabernet

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Lonely Grape

A new face for an old winery.  These guys still over deliver and continue to be little known.  With wines like this they will not be unknown for long.

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Lonely Grape TV #131 Thorpe Wines 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Lonely Grape

As usual Thorpe Wines over deliver on their price point.  I have been watching this wine for a couple of years now and I think it is really starting to drink well.

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Lonely Grape TV 126 Waywood Wines Cabernet Sangiovese

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Lonely Grape

A different blend from a really good producer and you will need to check out the video to see the little twist I have in store for this wine.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 124 Ruffilli Estates 2009 Reserve Cabernet

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Lonely Grape

What an interesting wine – the 2009 Ruffilli Estates Ambition McLaren Vale Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.  What was so interesting was just how improved this wine was by allowing it to breathe.  Such a dramatic change.  Check out my comments.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 121 Lavina Estate Grand Royale Cabernet

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Lonely Grape

It looks like I have got the numbering wrong for recent videos – I hope this gets us back on track. In terms of this Cabernet and in one word – smooth.  This Cabernet has all the classic features and … Continue reading →

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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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McLaren Vale Wines – well nearly – 90 Mile Wines

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Lonely Grape

90 Mile Wines opened a cellar door in June 2010 in Middleton (between Victor Harbor and Goolwa) in the same complex as Blues Restaurant and Beach Huts.  I was lucky enough to catch up with these wines at the McLaren … Continue reading →

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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 – 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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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 63 – Wolf Blass Gold Label Wines

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Episode 2 of the sponsored tastings. This time the Gold Label series. A Coonawarra Cabernet and a Barossa Shiraz. Wolf Blass is running an in store promotion of 1 all expenses paid trip to go to the 2010 Boxing Day … Continue reading →

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