Tag Archives: Mourvedre

Lonely Grape TV #145 GMH 2010 GSM

Posted on November 2, 2013 by

Famous name but not many know the brand.  Check out my thoughts on this wonderfully soft McLaren Vale red wine. Advertisements

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Lonely Grape TV #129 Ducks in a Row Straight Up Mataro

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

Part of my next Backyard Shed Cru tasting pack, this wine is all about the fruit character of an emerging grape variety that has been here for over 100 years.  Check out my thoughts…

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Lonely Grape TV Episode 122 Ducks in a Row 2009 Erect Habit Mataro

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

Join me in tasting this excellent expression of the Mataro (or Mourvèdre) from a new wine label in town – Ducks in a Row. The wine label is new but the winemaker is very experienced and is looking at using … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #120 Gilligan 2011 Little Brother Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre

Posted on August 19, 2012 by

In 2011 Gilligan wines did not make their flagship SGM wine.  Thus the second label – Little Brother, got some fruit it would not normally get.  I was looking forward to seeing how this blend was…..

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #116 Kay Brothers 2010 Basket Pressed Mataro

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Everything old s new again. Mataro also known as Mourvedre has been grown in Australia for many years and now is starting to appear as a red wine blender or on it’s own. Check out my thoughts on this new … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 86 2010 Gilligan SGM

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

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

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McLaren Vale Wines – Backyard Shed Cru Red Pack #5

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

 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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