Tag Archives: Merlot

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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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 – Sabella Vineyards

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Well what a great few hours I had with Michael Petrucci – I found somebody who was just so passionate about McLaren Vale wine and could talk about it at least as much as I could.  What fun! Sabella Vineyards … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wine – Shottesbrooke

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Nick Holmes established Shottesbrooke in the early 1980’s with a vineyard in Myponga and McLaren Flat.  The emphasis in the early days was Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot.  When I hear the name Shottesbrooke these two varieties immediately come to mind.  … Continue reading →

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