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Lonely Grape TV Episode #117 Angoves Grand Tawny

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Lonely Grape

With the cold weather kicking in here in McLaren Vale I thought I would share a warming fortified with you. Check out my thoughts about the Angoves Grand Tawny. This is a 10 year old Grenache.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Dowie Doole

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Dowie Doole has moved it’s tasting facility to it’s headquarters on California Road. They were previously at the Salopian Inn with Gemtree wines until recent times. The new facility is well set up at the end of a small vineyard … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Battle of Bosworth

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Lonely Grape

One of only 2 fully organically certified vineyard operations in the McLaren Vale region, that I am aware of.  I have previously reviewed this operation so I refer you to this entry by clicking here. They have 2 wine ranges, … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #81 d’Arenberg Shiraz Grenache

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A McLaren Vale icon d’Arenberg Red Stripe Shiraz Grenache. 2 of my favorite varieties at the moment. A joy to share with you and I hope you enjoy it too.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Geology of the McLaren Vale Wine Region Map

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

With geology there is wine – sounds strange but the soils and earth make a difference to the resultant wine.  This has been strengthened by my 2009 McLaren Vale Scarce Earth Project wine tastings.  Some wineries had different wines from … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #79 – 90 Mile Wines Shiraz

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A very interesting wine from a small winery – well worth checking out 90 Mile Wines.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Assorted wines from Maximus, Coriole, Penny’s Hill and Primo Estate

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I have not been feeling well this weekend and I was concerned about what I could write about for this weekend’s blog. So I went looking through my recent wine notes and though I would share some interesting wines I … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 78 – Cellar Key and QR Codes

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Checking out how QR codes maybe used in the future of wine marketing. Imagine going to a wine store and seeing lots of wines you do not know. Imagine each of these wines having a QR code. A free QR … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – tripple d’Arenberg Scarce Earth Project Shiraz

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Welcome to the 6th installment of my McLaren Vale Scarce Earth Project Shiraz journey – a trio of offerings from d’Arenberg.   The first 5 installments can be viewed:- Scarce Earth Shiraz post – Fox Creek Scarce Earth Project Shiraz Part … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – McLaren Vale Scarce Earth Shiraz #5

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Lonely Grape

The 5th installment in my 2009 Scarce Earth Project McLaren Vale Shiraz wine tasting ( there is still more to go). 2009 Penny’s Hill Footprint Shiraz ($A65) From the foothills vineyard this wine has been a pert of the Penny’s … Continue reading →

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