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McLaren Vale Wines – Scarce Earth Project Shiraz Part 2
Welcome to my second part where I am tasting the 2009 McLaren Vale Scarce Earth Project Shiraz. Check out my first part here. 2009 Shingleback Unedited Rare Earth Shiraz ($70) Only 1250 bottles produces from this wine and of course … Continue reading
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McLaren Vale Wines – Scarce Earth Project Shiraz
A couple of years ago I heard some people talking about a project – called the Rare Earth Project. I did not know what it was about, but it had a few people excited about using this project to promote … Continue reading
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McLaren Vale Wineries – Vintage Over, Now What?
So Vintage is over and the hectic time of the winemakers year is over – well maybe but then how about this list of things to do with the new wines to be:- Check the last open vessel fermentations and … Continue reading
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Lonely Grape Tv Episode #76 Mourvedre
What a joy – tasting one of my favorite wine varieties (Mourvedre) and spending time with my son Tyler. One of them tries to take over the show.
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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 74 Grape Picking at Marius Wines
Another vintage – another grape picking day at Marius Wines. So there am I again, picking some wonderful Shiraz grapes. Make sure you stay to the end where there is a good old fashioned Marius Send-Off!
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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 73 Genders Shiraz Cabernet
After spending a couple of hours with Dianna Genders, I could think of nothing better that sharing some of the fruits of her labors. This time it is the 2003 Genders Park Drive Shiraz Cabernet. A 70% Shiraz and 30% … Continue reading
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Lonely Grape TV Episode #72 – 2009 Thorpe Wines Reserve Shiraz
Join me in checking out the yet to be released 2009 Thorpe Wines Reserve Shiraz. It shows a real iodine/inky character that seems to characterize this vineyard.
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