Tag Archives: Mclaren Vale

McLaren Vale – Budburst and Christmas Preparations

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Lonely Grape

No wine or winery reviews this weekend.  I have not been able to taste wine for the 8 or so days due to having the flu and not being able to smell has hampered any quality wine tasting.  On top … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Battle of Bosworth

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Lonely Grape

One of only 2 fully organically certified vineyard operations in the McLaren Vale region, that I am aware of.  I have previously reviewed this operation so I refer you to this entry by clicking here. They have 2 wine ranges, … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #81 d’Arenberg Shiraz Grenache

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A McLaren Vale icon d’Arenberg Red Stripe Shiraz Grenache. 2 of my favorite varieties at the moment. A joy to share with you and I hope you enjoy it too.

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McLaren Vale Wine – Fonthill Wines

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I first tried wine from Fonthill a few years ago when the owners were also running a restaurant in McLaren Vale (where the Vineyard Kitchen is currently operating from). It was obvious then that the wines were tailored for the … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #80 Alpha Box & Dice Enigma

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A pleasant look at an emerging variety – Barbera. Sure it is blended with Cabernet but a journey to a new variety from one of my favorite wineries – Alpha Box & Dice.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Genders Wines 2005 McLaren Park Shiraz

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I love my job – well it is not really a job, but I love it anyway. I get the opportunity to visit wonderful people and talk about wine, and yes even drink some as well. This week I had … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Geology of the McLaren Vale Wine Region Map

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Lonely Grape

With geology there is wine – sounds strange but the soils and earth make a difference to the resultant wine.  This has been strengthened by my 2009 McLaren Vale Scarce Earth Project wine tastings.  Some wineries had different wines from … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #79 – 90 Mile Wines Shiraz

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Lonely Grape

A very interesting wine from a small winery – well worth checking out 90 Mile Wines.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Assorted wines from Maximus, Coriole, Penny’s Hill and Primo Estate

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Lonely Grape

I have not been feeling well this weekend and I was concerned about what I could write about for this weekend’s blog. So I went looking through my recent wine notes and though I would share some interesting wines I … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Final Chapter of 2009 Scarce Earth Shiraz Project

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Lonely Grape

Welcome to the 7th and final  installment of my McLaren Vale 2009 Scarce Earth Project Shiraz journey.   The first 6 installments can be viewed:- Scarce Earth Shiraz post – Fox Creek Scarce Earth Project Shiraz Part 2 – Shingleback, Brash … Continue reading →

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