Tag Archives: Mclaren Vale

Lonely Grape TV Episode #38 – J&J Vineyards 2009 Reds Experiment Part 2

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Join me for part 2 of my 2009 J&J Red Wine experiment. This video shows me tasting the wines after 7 days of being open (screw cap on). Part 1 was after 2.5 days of being opened.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Scarpantoni Estate Wines Part 2

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This is part 2 of a 2 part review of Scarpantoni Estate Wines – check out Part 1, which reviews the cleanskins, sparkling and white wines). This winery has a long history of a close Italian family producing wine quality … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #37 – J&J Vineyards 2009 Reds Experiment Part 1

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Join me for a wine experiment. This video is me tasting 2 recently bottled J&J Vineyards Reds after being open for 2.5 days (with screw cap on). Part 2 will be after 7 days from being opened.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Scarpantoni Estate Wines Part 1

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Lonely Grape

The Scarpantoni family originates from Italy and arrived in Australia in 1952.  In 1958 Dom bought his first property of just 5.6 hectares.  10 years later the original school property of 20 hectares was purchased in the adjacent town of … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #36 – Scarpantoni Estate

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Lonely Grape

It is getting colder and the thoughts of people in McLaren Vale move towards pruning and drinking fortifieds (to keep you warm on the inside). Here I taste 2 very different fortified wines from Scarpantoni Estate Wines.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Willunga Creek Wines

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Willunga Creek Wines is the brain child and output of David Cheesley.  Originally, grapes were sold but David could see the trend of lower grape prices were coming so he ventured into wine making.  Some grapes are still sold, with … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #35 – Willunga Creek Wines Cellar Door

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Lonely Grape

The wonderful wines and million dollar views from Willunga Creek Wines. I try their Merlot and the Out foR a dUcK Cabernet Shiraz.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Lavina Estate Wines

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Lavina Estate Wines has their cellar door and administration at their Main Street McLaren vale premises. Please note that as of 2013 Lavina Wines have moved to 12 Beltunga Close, Blewitt Springs SA 5171. Lavina Estate Wines do not own … 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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McLaren Vale Wineries – Haselgrove Wines

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Haselgrove Wine’s are interesting for their changes over recent history as they evolve into a “new direction” producer.  I remember Haselgrove Wines having their cellar door at what was (until recently) the Turkey Factory Direct Outlet.  This was closed and … Continue reading →

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