Tag Archives: Grenache

Lonely Grape Episode #22

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Check out the second part of my home bar tasting of the d’Arenberg 2002 The Custodian Three Soils Limited Release Grenache.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #21

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Lonely Grape

My latest wine tasting at my home bar drinking d’Arenberg 2002 The Custodian Three Soils Limited Release Grenache – Part 1.  This special release was recently purchased from the cellar door for $60 – a bargain for an interesting set … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – d’Arenberg Wines (Part 2)

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This is part 2 of reviewing the wines from d’Arenberg Wines – they have far too many wines for 1 tasting.  Part 2 does not cover them all either – I will just have to go back this week to … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #18

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Video tasting of 3 wines available through http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au. La Curio Grenache, Five Geese Grenache Shiraz and Arakoon Sellicks Beach Shiraz.

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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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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 – 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 – HALiFAX

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Lonely Grape

I first encountered Halifax wines at the McLaren Vale’s “Vale Cru” tasting a couple of months ago and was impressed.  After my recent visit I am even more impressed.  I got onto the mailing list at the Vale Cru tasting … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale’s Lonely Grape TV Episode #9

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Lonely Grape

Hi everybody and thanks for joining me for Lonely Grape TV Episode #9.  This tasting was conducted at the Freerange Gallery from McLaren Vale.  I taste the 2008 Reserve Bush Vine Grenache (which won a Gold Medal in the 2009 McLaren Vale wine … 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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