Tag Archives: Mclaren Vale

Change to Lonely Grape and Taste McLaren Vale

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Today marks the beginning of a new venture in the Lonely Grape and Taste McLaren Vale.  In many ways there will be no change but in others there is a major change in direction. From today the Lonely grape will … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 87 Dowie Doole 2009 Cabernet

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Lonely Grape

There were no donuts in this wine – good Cabernet from McLaren Vale from Dowie Doole. Check out the video to see what I mean……

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 86 2010 Gilligan SGM

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Lonely Grape

What a joy – the 2010 Gilligan Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre. One of my favorite blends and this one makes the grade.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 84 Possums 2006 Grenache

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A mature McLaren Vale Grenache from the Blewitt Springs vineyard of Possums Vineyards. All the red fruits you would expect from this variety and a bit more – check it out.

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 85 – 2009 Black Minnow

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

2009 Black Minnow from Minnow Creek Wines – a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet and 5% Malbec. Interesting blend and an interesting wine.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Backyard Shed Cru Red Pack #5

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Lonely Grape

 My wine sales web site http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au is about to roll out the new Backyard Shed Cru wine tasting pack.  The idea of the Backyard Shed Cru packs is to showcase small artiesan wineries from the McLaren Vale region.  The web … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #83 – Genders 2005 McLaren Park Shiraz

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Dianna Genders has done it again with her newly released 2005 McLaren Park Shiraz. Layers of flavor here – check out my review……

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McLaren Vale Wines – Dowie Doole

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Dowie Doole has moved it’s tasting facility to it’s headquarters on California Road. They were previously at the Salopian Inn with Gemtree wines until recent times. The new facility is well set up at the end of a small vineyard … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 82 – Vinrock 2010 GSM

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I found another little gem – a GSM from a very small producer called Vinrock. The red fruit base for this wine is just so enjoyable.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Gilligan Wines

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Lonely Grape

One of the joys, I find in McLaren Vale, is the small McLaren Vale wine producers who make wonderfully rich and different wines.  Gilligan Wines is one of these type of producers.  They have 2 vineyards, one vineyard of Shiraz … Continue reading →

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