Tag Archives: Mclaren Vale

Lonely Grape TV Episode #75 – 2008 The Nebb

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I have tried and shared previous vintages of The Nebb on Lonely Grape TV before – see Lonely Grape TV Episode # 11. This time I am reviewing the 2008 wine. This wine is mainly Nebbiolo with some Cabernet and … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – 2011 Vintage Report

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Lonely Grape

There is a lot of doom and gloom being written and talked about regarding the 2011 Vintage from McLaren Vale.  There are comments about disease effecting the vines and thus the grapes  and how this effects the resultant wine.  The … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Primo Estate Wines

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I remember about 25 years ago spending a very enjoyable afternoon with a young winemaker who was to be married soon and we discussed things such as making wine in the hot wine region that is Angle Vale (just north … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 74 Grape Picking at Marius Wines

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Lonely Grape

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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Clare Valley Wines – Jim Barry Wines (Part 2 – Winery Tour and Red Wines)

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Check out Part 1 of this 2 part series on Jim Barry Wines. Once again I am reminded how small our world can be.  When I found out I was going to Clare, I also remembered that a winemaker from … Continue reading →

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Clare Valley Wines – Jim Barry Wines (Part 1 – Vineyards and White Wines)

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I do not get to Clare Valley very often (about 4 times in the last 20 years) but I have made it to Jim Barry wines a number of times.  Yet again this iconic winery did not disappoint. With their … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 73 Genders Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Lonely Grape

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

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Lonely Grape

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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McLaren Vale Wine – Shingleback Wines (Part 2)

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Check out part 1 of this review here. The restaurant associated with the Shingleback complex has recently re-opened and has been getting some good reviews.  See the attached menu.  There is a real effort going on here at the Vineyard … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Shingleback Wines (Part 1)

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Shingleback Wines Cellar Door has the distinction of being the first cellar door you drive past or to as you enter McLaren Vale’s main street.  They moved into the current facility a few years ago after being in the Tourist … Continue reading →

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