Tag Archives: cellar door

Lonely Grape TV Episode #16

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Lonely Grape

Check out the wonderfully rustic cellar door of Samuels Gorge. By the way I tasted their 2007 Grenache and 2008 Tempranillo.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Brackenwood Vineyard Cellar Door

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Lonely Grape

An interesting mix!  This cellar door is on the main street of Willunga, in what was previously an antique furniture shop.  The wines are made from estate grown grapes in the Adelaide Hills GI next to Kuppito Forest overlooking Willunga.  This cellar … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV #15

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Lonely Grape

Today I am doing a tasting at the Maximus Wines cellar door – tasting their 2009 Viognier and the 2008 Premium GSM.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Alpha Box & Dice Cellar Door

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Lonely Grape

Justin Lane (the Alpha Box & Dice winemaker) has a reputation for being something different and that he does things his own way.  Their facility – including the cellar door is across the road from Maxwell Wines in  what I remember as the … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV #14

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Lonely Grape

What a joy to conduct a wine tasting video for you at the Olivers Taranga Vineyards Cellar Door. Here I tried their Fiano and Shiraz.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #13

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Lonely Grape

Today a tasting at the Alpha Box & Dice Cellar Door – Tasting their Dolcetta and Nebbiolo offerings.   Both impressive wines from alternative grape varieties that I am fast becoming a fan of!

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McLaren Vale Wines – Noon Winery

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Lonely Grape

Right from the start I must admit to all the Lonely Grape readers that Noon Winery is one of my all time McLaren Vale wineries.  I first went there during a Bushing Festival in 1986, where the father of current owner … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Olivers Taranga Vineyards

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Lonely Grape

The Taranga Vineyards are 6th generation owned by the Oliver Family with Corrina Wright (part of the 6th generation) being the winemaker.  The 96 ha of vineyards, first planted in 1841, are home to mainly Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, but also … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Battle of Bosworth Wines & Spring Seed Wine Company

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Lonely Grape

Joch Bosworth took over the Edgehill Vineyards from his parents in 1995 and started to convert them into organic vineyards and now, after alot of work, he and his family have a certified organic vineyard.  The Edgehill vineyard was established in … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV #6 Graham Stevens Wines

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Lonely Grape

This weeks Lonely Grape TV is brought to you by Graham Stevens Wines (information page link). Let me know what you think. Regards Shane

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