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Lonely Grape TV Episode #117 Angoves Grand Tawny

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

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. Advertisements

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McLaren Vale Wines – Dowie Doole

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

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

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

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

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

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

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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