Tag Archives: McLaren Vale Wine

Lonely Grape TV #132 Zimmermann 2008 Shiraz

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Lonely Grape

Lovely people and lovely wine.  The Zimmermann’s are great people and have produced a pretty good wine from their tendered vineyard.  Check out the rest of my comments about the wine.

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Lonely Grape TV #131 Thorpe Wines 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Lonely Grape

As usual Thorpe Wines over deliver on their price point.  I have been watching this wine for a couple of years now and I think it is really starting to drink well.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 130 Grancari Estate 2011 Shiraz Grenache

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Lonely Grape

From a fully organic producer. From a difficult vintage plus a change away from the very ripe and heavy style that is usual for this winery.  Well see what I think….

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 128 Foggo Wines Sparkling Black Myriah

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Lonely Grape

The French may have invented sparkling red wine but Australia seems to have ownership.  This one is a beauty – full of character and not sweet.

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Lonely Grape TV #129 Ducks in a Row Straight Up Mataro

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Lonely Grape

Part of my next Backyard Shed Cru tasting pack, this wine is all about the fruit character of an emerging grape variety that has been here for over 100 years.  Check out my thoughts…

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 127 Marius 2010 Sympatico Shiraz

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Lonely Grape

I let this wine breath for nearly 2 days and it made such a difference.  From one of my favorite McLaren Vale producers and I even helped pick some of the grapes that went into this one.

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Lonely Grape TV 126 Waywood Wines Cabernet Sangiovese

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Lonely Grape

A different blend from a really good producer and you will need to check out the video to see the little twist I have in store for this wine.

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LGTV Episode 125 III Associates 2010 GSM

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Lonely Grape

From a newly tried winery 111 Associates have moved their cellar door to Foggo Road.  The GSM blend is one of many good reds.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 124 Ruffilli Estates 2009 Reserve Cabernet

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Lonely Grape

What an interesting wine – the 2009 Ruffilli Estates Ambition McLaren Vale Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.  What was so interesting was just how improved this wine was by allowing it to breathe.  Such a dramatic change.  Check out my comments.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 123 Fork in the Road 2010 Shiraz

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Lonely Grape

One of the McLaren Vale Scarce Earth Project wines released earlier this year.  Made from a small family block between McLaren Vale and McLaren Flat, this wine shows fruit dominate character.  Very enjoyable and it leaves you wanting more.

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