Tag Archives: Grenache

McLaren Vale Wines – Tim Geddes Wines

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Lonely Grape

To say that Tim Geddes is an interesting character would be an understatement.  With making wines from the old Maxwells winery (that is now owned by Scarpontoni) he has developed a number of wine making gigs as a contractor and … 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

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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Lonely Grape TV Episode #34 – Oxenberry Farm Cellar Door

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This video is at the cellar door of Oxenberry Farm.  I am tasting their Shiraz Grenache and their Shiraz. The Shiraz I tasted nearly a year ago (see Oxenberry Farm Blog entry) and it has come together nicely during that … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #27 – McLaren Vale vs Barossa Grenache

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Check out my tasting of a Barossa Grenache (Smallfry 2007 Grenache) and McLaren Vale Grenache (Olivers Taranga Vineyards 2007 Grenache). Guess which wine I thought was the better one!

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McLaren Vale Wineries – Petagna Wines

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Lonely Grape

I had tasted Paul Petanga wines at the 2009 Vale Cru tasting at the Victory Hotel, however I could not remember too much about the wines as they were one of the last tried on the day.  I tried about … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #23 – Pertaringa

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Lonely Grape

I had the pleasure of tasting some wine at the Pertaringa cellar door.  I wanted to share the joy, so check out my review of their Sauvignon Blanc and Grenache.  Both wines are worth checking out from this mid size … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Pirramimma

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Pirramimma is one of the McLaren Vale originals, but seems to have suffered that in relative terms little is known about them in the wine drinking public.  In the last year their has been a shift in the company with … Continue reading →

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