Tag Archives: cellar door

McLaren Vale Wines – Chapel Hill

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Chapel Hill has come a long way since I first remember visiting the old Chapel in the late 1980’s.  The Chapel was built in 1865 and was a Christian Bible Church and a parish school and now the central part … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #46 – Chapel Hill Cellar Door

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Check out my latest tasting video where I get to enjoy a Chardonnay and a Grenache from the impressive Chapel Hill stable.  I filmed this at their equally impressive cellar door.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Tapestry

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Lonely Grape

I understand the wine under this label is made at Boar’s Rock Winery in McLaren Vale and rumor has it that little wine was made in 2010 as they are reducing their stocks plus concentrating on the functions side of … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards is one of the original vineyards of the McLaren Vale region.  First plantings were in 1859 with the Kay Brothers purchasing the property in 1890.  The current winemaker, Colin Kay, is third generation family winemaker.  The … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #41 – Paxton Wines Cellar Door

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Check out my video at Paxton’s Cellar Door. I taste their Marsanne and the Shiraz/Grenache blend.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Rosemount Wines Part 2

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This blog entry is part 2 of a 2 part review of the Rosemount Cellar Door.  Check out my Rosemount Cellar Door Review Part 1 .  This entry is reviewing the desert/fortifieds plus their flagship range.  The Flagship Wines tasting … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #40 – McLaren Vale Roadway Wine Signs

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Lonely Grape

A change up to the normal video – no wine tasting. Instead I thought I would share with you the new McLaren Vale entrance winery road signs. At last they have been updated and show some of the wineries you … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Rosemount Wines

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Firstly, I need to make one thing clear.  I was a fan of this facility being Seaview Estate – in the late 80’s I visited this cellar door many times and I visited the old Seaview Glenloth Winery a number … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Yangarra Estate

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Yangarra Estate is an organic and biodynamic vineyard that concentrates on winemaking in the vineyard and then minimal winemaking interferences.  Wines are picked based on flavor and not on laboratory results.  The small wine batches from each section of the … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Paxton Wines

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Paxton Wines was one of the first wineries I visited about 2 1/2 years ago when we moved to McLaren Vale.  The smiling face then was one Ben Paxton.  I was destined to meet Ben a few times between then … Continue reading →

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